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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,037.54, 737,706.39 and 235,576.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,037.54, 737,706.39 and 235,576.42 is: 353,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,037.54 : 737,706.39 = 235,576.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,037.54/737,706.39 = 235,576.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,037.54x = 737,706.39 × 235,576.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,037.54x = 173,786,230,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,786,230,367.32/492,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,197.10

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