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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,023.32, 735,339.22 and 359,183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,023.32, 735,339.22 and 359,183.32 is: 536,807.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,023.32 : 735,339.22 = 359,183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,023.32/735,339.22 = 359,183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,023.32x = 735,339.22 × 359,183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,023.32x = 264,121,582,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,121,582,365.81/492,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,807.04

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