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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,009.57, 737,296.29 and 218,125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,009.57, 737,296.29 and 218,125.35 is: 326,869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,009.57 : 737,296.29 = 218,125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,009.57/737,296.29 = 218,125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,009.57x = 737,296.29 × 218,125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,009.57x = 160,823,011,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,823,011,309.95/492,009.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,869.68

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