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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,004.70, 738,007.05 and 281,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,004.70, 738,007.05 and 281,663.90 is: 422,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,004.70 : 738,007.05 = 281,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,004.70/738,007.05 = 281,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,004.70x = 738,007.05 × 281,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,004.70x = 207,869,943,930.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,869,943,930.50/492,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,495.85

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