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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,083.60, 738,125.40 and 314,790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,083.60, 738,125.40 and 314,790.80 is: 472,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,083.60 : 738,125.40 = 314,790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,083.60/738,125.40 = 314,790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,083.60x = 738,125.40 × 314,790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,083.60x = 232,355,085,166.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,355,085,166.32/492,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,186.20

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