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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,032.94, 737,150.28 and 356,762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,032.94, 737,150.28 and 356,762.16 is: 534,491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,032.94 : 737,150.28 = 356,762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,032.94/737,150.28 = 356,762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,032.94x = 737,150.28 × 356,762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,032.94x = 262,987,326,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,987,326,137.41/492,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,491.30

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