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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,122.40, 738,183.60 and 305,239.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,122.40, 738,183.60 and 305,239.20 is: 457,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,122.40 : 738,183.60 = 305,239.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,122.40/738,183.60 = 305,239.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,122.40x = 738,183.60 × 305,239.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,122.40x = 225,322,571,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,322,571,517.12/492,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,858.80

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