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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,094.80, 738,487.80 and 315,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,094.80, 738,487.80 and 315,032.40 is: 472,769.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,094.80 : 738,487.80 = 315,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,094.80/738,487.80 = 315,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,094.80x = 738,487.80 × 315,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,094.80x = 232,647,584,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,647,584,004.72/492,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,769.85

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