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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,607.62, 744,906.09 and 328,878.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,607.62, 744,906.09 and 328,878.35 is: 493,313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,607.62 : 744,906.09 = 328,878.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,607.62/744,906.09 = 328,878.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,607.62x = 744,906.09 × 328,878.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,607.62x = 244,983,485,784.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,983,485,784.15/496,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,313.99

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