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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,022.32, 735,337.72 and 359,182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,022.32, 735,337.72 and 359,182.32 is: 536,805.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,022.32 : 735,337.72 = 359,182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,022.32/735,337.72 = 359,182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,022.32x = 735,337.72 × 359,182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,022.32x = 264,120,308,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,120,308,253.11/492,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,805.54

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