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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,462.11, 736,128.39 and 238,212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,462.11, 736,128.39 and 238,212.83 is: 356,803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,462.11 : 736,128.39 = 238,212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,462.11/736,128.39 = 238,212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,462.11x = 736,128.39 × 238,212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,462.11x = 175,355,227,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,355,227,972.27/491,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,803.15

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