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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,054.70, 738,082.05 and 243,222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,054.70, 738,082.05 and 243,222.70 is: 364,834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,054.70 : 738,082.05 = 243,222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,054.70/738,082.05 = 243,222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,054.70x = 738,082.05 × 243,222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,054.70x = 179,518,309,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,518,309,022.54/492,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,834.05

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