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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,411, 746,395.02 and 450,484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,411, 746,395.02 and 450,484.92 is: 674,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,411 : 746,395.02 = 450,484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,411/746,395.02 = 450,484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,411x = 746,395.02 × 450,484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,411x = 336,239,700,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,239,700,873.10/498,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,623.35

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