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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,898.13, 741,859.70 and 325,661.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,898.13, 741,859.70 and 325,661.13 is: 489,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,898.13 : 741,859.70 = 325,661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,898.13/741,859.70 = 325,661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,898.13x = 741,859.70 × 325,661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,898.13x = 241,594,866,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,594,866,575.16/493,898.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,159.31

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