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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,217.80, 741,326.70 and 325,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,217.80, 741,326.70 and 325,964.60 is: 488,946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,217.80 : 741,326.70 = 325,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,217.80/741,326.70 = 325,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,217.80x = 741,326.70 × 325,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,217.80x = 241,646,261,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,646,261,234.82/494,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,946.90

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