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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,275.70, 748,913.55 and 310,318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,275.70, 748,913.55 and 310,318.90 is: 465,478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,275.70 : 748,913.55 = 310,318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,275.70/748,913.55 = 310,318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,275.70x = 748,913.55 × 310,318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,275.70x = 232,402,029,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,402,029,031.10/499,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,478.35

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