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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,044.10, 738,066.15 and 314,751.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,044.10, 738,066.15 and 314,751.30 is: 472,126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,044.10 : 738,066.15 = 314,751.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,044.10/738,066.15 = 314,751.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,044.10x = 738,066.15 × 314,751.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,044.10x = 232,307,280,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,307,280,198.50/492,044.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,126.95

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