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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,068.86, 738,165.72 and 192,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,068.86, 738,165.72 and 192,511 is: 288,790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,068.86 : 738,165.72 = 192,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,068.86/738,165.72 = 192,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,068.86x = 738,165.72 × 192,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,068.86x = 142,105,020,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,105,020,922.92/492,068.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,790.92

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