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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,098.70, 738,148.05 and 243,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,098.70, 738,148.05 and 243,266.70 is: 364,900.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,098.70 : 738,148.05 = 243,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,098.70/738,148.05 = 243,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,098.70x = 738,148.05 × 243,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,098.70x = 179,566,840,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,566,840,234.94/492,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,900.05

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