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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,026.86, 735,344.42 and 359,186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,026.86, 735,344.42 and 359,186.86 is: 536,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,026.86 : 735,344.42 = 359,186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,026.86/735,344.42 = 359,186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,026.86x = 735,344.42 × 359,186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,026.86x = 264,126,053,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,126,053,238.32/492,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,812.27

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