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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,259.60, 738,389.40 and 314,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,259.60, 738,389.40 and 314,966.80 is: 472,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,259.60 : 738,389.40 = 314,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,259.60/738,389.40 = 314,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,259.60x = 738,389.40 × 314,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,259.60x = 232,568,146,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,568,146,471.92/492,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,450.20

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