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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,251.70, 748,877.55 and 310,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,251.70, 748,877.55 and 310,294.90 is: 465,442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,251.70 : 748,877.55 = 310,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,251.70/748,877.55 = 310,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,251.70x = 748,877.55 × 310,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,251.70x = 232,372,884,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,372,884,489.50/499,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,442.35

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