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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,005.20, 738,007.80 and 243,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,005.20, 738,007.80 and 243,173.20 is: 364,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,005.20 : 738,007.80 = 243,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,005.20/738,007.80 = 243,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,005.20x = 738,007.80 × 243,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,005.20x = 179,463,718,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,463,718,350.96/492,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,759.80

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