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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,048.60, 738,072.90 and 314,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,048.60, 738,072.90 and 314,755.80 is: 472,133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,048.60 : 738,072.90 = 314,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,048.60/738,072.90 = 314,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,048.60x = 738,072.90 × 314,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,048.60x = 232,312,726,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,312,726,097.82/492,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,133.70

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