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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,977.67, 739,772.69 and 315,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,977.67, 739,772.69 and 315,611.97 is: 473,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,977.67 : 739,772.69 = 315,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,977.67/739,772.69 = 315,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,977.67x = 739,772.69 × 315,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,977.67x = 233,481,114,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,481,114,465.04/492,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,613.98

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