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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,168.89, 738,314.90 and 192,610.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,168.89, 738,314.90 and 192,610.77 is: 288,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,168.89 : 738,314.90 = 192,610.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,168.89/738,314.90 = 192,610.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,168.89x = 738,314.90 × 192,610.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,168.89x = 142,207,401,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,207,401,391.47/492,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,940.25

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