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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,032.70, 738,049.05 and 243,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,032.70, 738,049.05 and 243,200.70 is: 364,801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,032.70 : 738,049.05 = 243,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,032.70/738,049.05 = 243,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,032.70x = 738,049.05 × 243,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,032.70x = 179,494,045,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,494,045,594.34/492,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,801.05

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