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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,038.70, 738,058.05 and 450,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,038.70, 738,058.05 and 450,048.30 is: 675,072.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,038.70 : 738,058.05 = 450,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,038.70/738,058.05 = 450,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,038.70x = 738,058.05 × 450,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,038.70x = 332,161,770,703.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,161,770,703.82/492,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,072.45

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