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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,265.70, 748,898.55 and 310,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,265.70, 748,898.55 and 310,308.90 is: 465,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,265.70 : 748,898.55 = 310,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,265.70/748,898.55 = 310,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,265.70x = 748,898.55 × 310,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,265.70x = 232,389,885,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,389,885,262.10/499,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,463.35

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