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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,095.70, 738,143.55 and 373,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,095.70, 738,143.55 and 373,122.90 is: 559,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,095.70 : 738,143.55 = 373,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,095.70/738,143.55 = 373,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,095.70x = 738,143.55 × 373,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,095.70x = 275,418,261,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,418,261,992.30/492,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,684.35

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