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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,257.38, 744,994.26 and 302,155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,257.38, 744,994.26 and 302,155.72 is: 452,691.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,257.38 : 744,994.26 = 302,155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,257.38/744,994.26 = 302,155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,257.38x = 744,994.26 × 302,155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,257.38x = 225,104,275,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,104,275,163.68/497,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,691.67

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