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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,043.74, 737,599.05 and 242,434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,043.74, 737,599.05 and 242,434.14 is: 363,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,043.74 : 737,599.05 = 242,434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,043.74/737,599.05 = 242,434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,043.74x = 737,599.05 × 242,434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,043.74x = 178,819,191,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,819,191,351.57/492,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,421.33

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