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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,014.15, 738,147.47 and 315,081.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,014.15, 738,147.47 and 315,081.99 is: 471,745.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,014.15 : 738,147.47 = 315,081.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,014.15/738,147.47 = 315,081.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,014.15x = 738,147.47 × 315,081.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,014.15x = 232,576,972,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,576,972,185.66/493,014.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,745.02

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