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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,108.60, 738,162.90 and 314,815.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,108.60, 738,162.90 and 314,815.80 is: 472,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,108.60 : 738,162.90 = 314,815.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,108.60/738,162.90 = 314,815.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,108.60x = 738,162.90 × 314,815.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,108.60x = 232,385,343,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,385,343,893.82/492,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,223.70

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