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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,099.70, 738,149.55 and 373,126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,099.70, 738,149.55 and 373,126.90 is: 559,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,099.70 : 738,149.55 = 373,126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,099.70/738,149.55 = 373,126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,099.70x = 738,149.55 × 373,126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,099.70x = 275,423,453,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,423,453,327.90/492,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,690.35

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