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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,013.58, 737,302.28 and 218,129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,013.58, 737,302.28 and 218,129.36 is: 326,875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,013.58 : 737,302.28 = 218,129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,013.58/737,302.28 = 218,129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,013.58x = 737,302.28 × 218,129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,013.58x = 160,827,274,462.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,827,274,462.94/492,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,875.68

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