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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,767.60, 739,151.40 and 334,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,767.60, 739,151.40 and 334,137.20 is: 501,205.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,767.60 : 739,151.40 = 334,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,767.60/739,151.40 = 334,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,767.60x = 739,151.40 × 334,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,767.60x = 246,977,979,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,977,979,172.08/492,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,205.80

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