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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,114.70, 738,172.05 and 403,468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,114.70, 738,172.05 and 403,468.30 is: 605,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,114.70 : 738,172.05 = 403,468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,114.70/738,172.05 = 403,468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,114.70x = 738,172.05 × 403,468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,114.70x = 297,829,022,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,829,022,121.02/492,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,202.45

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