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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,565.19, 737,778.55 and 302,448.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,565.19, 737,778.55 and 302,448.47 is: 453,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,565.19 : 737,778.55 = 302,448.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,565.19/737,778.55 = 302,448.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,565.19x = 737,778.55 × 302,448.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,565.19x = 223,139,989,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,139,989,201.31/492,565.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,016.16

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