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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,028.86, 735,347.41 and 359,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,028.86, 735,347.41 and 359,188.86 is: 536,815.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,028.86 : 735,347.41 = 359,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,028.86/735,347.41 = 359,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,028.86x = 735,347.41 × 359,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,028.86x = 264,128,597,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,128,597,901.85/492,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,815.25

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