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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,097.80, 738,492.30 and 315,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,097.80, 738,492.30 and 315,035.40 is: 472,774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,097.80 : 738,492.30 = 315,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,097.80/738,492.30 = 315,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,097.80x = 738,492.30 × 315,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,097.80x = 232,651,217,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,651,217,127.42/492,097.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,774.35

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