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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,337.80, 738,506.70 and 281,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,337.80, 738,506.70 and 281,802.60 is: 422,703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,337.80 : 738,506.70 = 281,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,337.80/738,506.70 = 281,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,337.80x = 738,506.70 × 281,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,337.80x = 208,113,108,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,113,108,177.42/492,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,703.90

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