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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,049.90, 738,247.65 and 211,653.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,049.90, 738,247.65 and 211,653.10 is: 317,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,049.90 : 738,247.65 = 211,653.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,049.90/738,247.65 = 211,653.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,049.90x = 738,247.65 × 211,653.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,049.90x = 156,252,403,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,252,403,690.22/492,049.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,553.98

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