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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,473.41, 740,750.41 and 364,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,473.41, 740,750.41 and 364,406 is: 545,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,473.41 : 740,750.41 = 364,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,473.41/740,750.41 = 364,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,473.41x = 740,750.41 × 364,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,473.41x = 269,933,893,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,933,893,906.46/494,473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,901.74

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