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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,259.10, 738,388.65 and 314,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,259.10, 738,388.65 and 314,966.30 is: 472,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,259.10 : 738,388.65 = 314,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,259.10/738,388.65 = 314,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,259.10x = 738,388.65 × 314,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,259.10x = 232,567,541,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,567,541,052.50/492,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,449.45

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