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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,792.58, 737,624.24 and 154,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,792.58, 737,624.24 and 154,835 is: 232,232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,792.58 : 737,624.24 = 154,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,792.58/737,624.24 = 154,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,792.58x = 737,624.24 × 154,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,792.58x = 114,210,049,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,210,049,200.40/491,792.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,232.15

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