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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,811.30, 738,050.55 and 334,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,811.30, 738,050.55 and 334,180.90 is: 500,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,811.30 : 738,050.55 = 334,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,811.30/738,050.55 = 334,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,811.30x = 738,050.55 × 334,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,811.30x = 246,642,397,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,642,397,044.50/492,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,480.40

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