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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,181.15, 740,424.66 and 331,771.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,181.15, 740,424.66 and 331,771.02 is: 497,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,181.15 : 740,424.66 = 331,771.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,181.15/740,424.66 = 331,771.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,181.15x = 740,424.66 × 331,771.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,181.15x = 245,651,444,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,651,444,681.35/494,181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,087.85

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