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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,169.20, 738,253.80 and 243,337.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,169.20, 738,253.80 and 243,337.20 is: 365,005.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,169.20 : 738,253.80 = 243,337.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,169.20/738,253.80 = 243,337.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,169.20x = 738,253.80 × 243,337.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,169.20x = 179,644,612,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,644,612,581.36/492,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,005.80

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