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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,004.70, 738,007.05 and 450,014.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,004.70, 738,007.05 and 450,014.30 is: 675,021.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,004.70 : 738,007.05 = 450,014.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,004.70/738,007.05 = 450,014.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,004.70x = 738,007.05 × 450,014.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,004.70x = 332,113,726,000.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,113,726,000.82/492,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,021.45

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