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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,289.20, 748,933.80 and 331,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,289.20, 748,933.80 and 331,327.60 is: 496,991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,289.20 : 748,933.80 = 331,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,289.20/748,933.80 = 331,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,289.20x = 748,933.80 × 331,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,289.20x = 248,142,438,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,142,438,512.88/499,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,991.40

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