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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,276.40, 921,359.40 and 490,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,276.40, 921,359.40 and 490,860.40 is: 735,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,276.40 : 921,359.40 = 490,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,276.40/921,359.40 = 490,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,276.40x = 921,359.40 × 490,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,276.40x = 452,258,843,627.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,258,843,627.76/615,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,049.88

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