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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,179.95, 736,993.49 and 238,323.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,179.95, 736,993.49 and 238,323.87 is: 357,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,179.95 : 736,993.49 = 238,323.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,179.95/736,993.49 = 238,323.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,179.95x = 736,993.49 × 238,323.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,179.95x = 175,643,139,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,643,139,509.99/491,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,594.28

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