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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,046.20, 738,069.30 and 159,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,046.20, 738,069.30 and 159,622.20 is: 239,433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,046.20 : 738,069.30 = 159,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,046.20/738,069.30 = 159,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,046.20x = 738,069.30 × 159,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,046.20x = 117,812,245,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,812,245,418.46/492,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,433.30

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