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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,166.64, 738,311.51 and 192,608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,166.64, 738,311.51 and 192,608.52 is: 288,936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,166.64 : 738,311.51 = 192,608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,166.64/738,311.51 = 192,608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,166.64x = 738,311.51 × 192,608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,166.64x = 142,205,087,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,205,087,721.59/492,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,936.87

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