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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,030.60, 738,045.90 and 176,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,030.60, 738,045.90 and 176,373.60 is: 264,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,030.60 : 738,045.90 = 176,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,030.60/738,045.90 = 176,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,030.60x = 738,045.90 × 176,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,030.60x = 130,171,812,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,171,812,348.24/492,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,560.40

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