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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,131.23, 738,656.07 and 252,425.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,131.23, 738,656.07 and 252,425.10 is: 378,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,131.23 : 738,656.07 = 252,425.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,131.23/738,656.07 = 252,425.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,131.23x = 738,656.07 × 252,425.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,131.23x = 186,455,332,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,455,332,335.36/492,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,873.20

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