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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,009.60, 738,014.40 and 176,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,009.60, 738,014.40 and 176,352.60 is: 264,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,009.60 : 738,014.40 = 176,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,009.60/738,014.40 = 176,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,009.60x = 738,014.40 × 176,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,009.60x = 130,150,758,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,150,758,277.44/492,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,528.90

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