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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,010.80, 738,145.80 and 176,434.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,010.80, 738,145.80 and 176,434.80 is: 264,698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,010.80 : 738,145.80 = 176,434.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,010.80/738,145.80 = 176,434.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,010.80x = 738,145.80 × 176,434.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,010.80x = 130,234,606,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,234,606,593.84/492,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,698.67

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