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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,033.80, 738,050.70 and 176,449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,033.80, 738,050.70 and 176,449.70 is: 264,674.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,033.80 : 738,050.70 = 176,449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,033.80/738,050.70 = 176,449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,033.80x = 738,050.70 × 176,449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,033.80x = 130,228,824,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,228,824,599.79/492,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,674.55

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