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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,257.80, 738,386.70 and 281,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,257.80, 738,386.70 and 281,722.60 is: 422,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,257.80 : 738,386.70 = 281,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,257.80/738,386.70 = 281,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,257.80x = 738,386.70 × 281,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,257.80x = 208,020,220,929.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,020,220,929.42/492,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,583.90

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