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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,076.70, 738,115.05 and 450,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,076.70, 738,115.05 and 450,086.30 is: 675,129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,076.70 : 738,115.05 = 450,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,076.70/738,115.05 = 450,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,076.70x = 738,115.05 × 450,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,076.70x = 332,215,471,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,215,471,828.82/492,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,129.45

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