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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,356.42, 735,964.88 and 301,241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,356.42, 735,964.88 and 301,241.86 is: 451,206.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,356.42 : 735,964.88 = 301,241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,356.42/735,964.88 = 301,241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,356.42x = 735,964.88 × 301,241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,356.42x = 221,703,429,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,703,429,345.88/491,356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,206.95

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