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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,143.40, 738,323.10 and 192,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,143.40, 738,323.10 and 192,623.40 is: 288,977.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,143.40 : 738,323.10 = 192,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,143.40/738,323.10 = 192,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,143.40x = 738,323.10 × 192,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,143.40x = 142,218,305,820.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,218,305,820.54/492,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,977.37

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