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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,036.54, 737,704.89 and 235,575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,036.54, 737,704.89 and 235,575.42 is: 353,195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,036.54 : 737,704.89 = 235,575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,036.54/737,704.89 = 235,575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,036.54x = 737,704.89 × 235,575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,036.54x = 173,785,139,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,785,139,297.80/492,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,195.60

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