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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,801.40, 737,702.10 and 302,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,801.40, 737,702.10 and 302,844.60 is: 454,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,801.40 : 737,702.10 = 302,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,801.40/737,702.10 = 302,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,801.40x = 737,702.10 × 302,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,801.40x = 223,409,097,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,409,097,393.66/491,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,266.90

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