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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,170.38, 738,317.14 and 192,612.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,170.38, 738,317.14 and 192,612.28 is: 288,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,170.38 : 738,317.14 = 192,612.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,170.38/738,317.14 = 192,612.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,170.38x = 738,317.14 × 192,612.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,170.38x = 142,208,947,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,208,947,698.48/492,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,942.52

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