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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,035.10, 738,052.65 and 314,742.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,035.10, 738,052.65 and 314,742.30 is: 472,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,035.10 : 738,052.65 = 314,742.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,035.10/738,052.65 = 314,742.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,035.10x = 738,052.65 × 314,742.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,035.10x = 232,296,388,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,296,388,582.10/492,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,113.45

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