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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,006.20, 738,009.30 and 281,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,006.20, 738,009.30 and 281,665.40 is: 422,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,006.20 : 738,009.30 = 281,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,006.20/738,009.30 = 281,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,006.20x = 738,009.30 × 281,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,006.20x = 207,871,684,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,871,684,688.22/492,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,498.10

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