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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,168.64, 738,314.51 and 192,610.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,168.64, 738,314.51 and 192,610.52 is: 288,939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,168.64 : 738,314.51 = 192,610.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,168.64/738,314.51 = 192,610.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,168.64x = 738,314.51 × 192,610.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,168.64x = 142,207,141,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,207,141,694.65/492,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,939.87

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