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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,385.44, 738,747.51 and 322,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,385.44, 738,747.51 and 322,183.06 is: 482,405.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,385.44 : 738,747.51 = 322,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,385.44/738,747.51 = 322,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,385.44x = 738,747.51 × 322,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,385.44x = 238,011,933,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,011,933,339.18/493,385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,405.67

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