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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,058.70, 735,391.78 and 359,218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,058.70, 735,391.78 and 359,218.70 is: 536,859.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,058.70 : 735,391.78 = 359,218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,058.70/735,391.78 = 359,218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,058.70x = 735,391.78 × 359,218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,058.70x = 264,166,479,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,166,479,202.29/492,058.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,859.69

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