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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,474.41, 740,751.91 and 364,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,474.41, 740,751.91 and 364,407 is: 545,903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,474.41 : 740,751.91 = 364,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,474.41/740,751.91 = 364,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,474.41x = 740,751.91 × 364,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,474.41x = 269,935,181,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,935,181,267.37/494,474.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,903.24

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