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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,229.70, 741,344.55 and 294,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,229.70, 741,344.55 and 294,775.30 is: 442,162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,229.70 : 741,344.55 = 294,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,229.70/741,344.55 = 294,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,229.70x = 741,344.55 × 294,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,229.70x = 218,530,062,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,530,062,129.62/494,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,162.95

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