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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,792.40, 737,591.40 and 239,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,792.40, 737,591.40 and 239,072.40 is: 358,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,792.40 : 737,591.40 = 239,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,792.40/737,591.40 = 239,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,792.40x = 737,591.40 × 239,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,792.40x = 176,337,746,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,337,746,217.36/491,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,561.35

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