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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,027.86, 735,345.91 and 359,187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,027.86, 735,345.91 and 359,187.86 is: 536,813.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,027.86 : 735,345.91 = 359,187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,027.86/735,345.91 = 359,187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,027.86x = 735,345.91 × 359,187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,027.86x = 264,127,323,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,127,323,772.65/492,027.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,813.76

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