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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,001.33, 738,368.71 and 313,073.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,001.33, 738,368.71 and 313,073.33 is: 468,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,001.33 : 738,368.71 = 313,073.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,001.33/738,368.71 = 313,073.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,001.33x = 738,368.71 × 313,073.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,001.33x = 231,163,550,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,163,550,807.50/493,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,890.32

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