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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,378.80, 987,568.20 and 492,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,378.80, 987,568.20 and 492,490.80 is: 738,736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,378.80 : 987,568.20 = 492,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,378.80/987,568.20 = 492,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,378.80x = 987,568.20 × 492,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,378.80x = 486,368,252,872.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,368,252,872.56/658,378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,736.20

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