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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,979.29, 741,118.71 and 374,671.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,979.29, 741,118.71 and 374,671.57 is: 560,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,979.29 : 741,118.71 = 374,671.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,979.29/741,118.71 = 374,671.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,979.29x = 741,118.71 × 374,671.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,979.29x = 277,676,108,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,676,108,779.28/494,979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,985.30

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