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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,176.70, 738,265.05 and 243,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,176.70, 738,265.05 and 243,344.70 is: 365,017.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,176.70 : 738,265.05 = 243,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,176.70/738,265.05 = 243,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,176.70x = 738,265.05 × 243,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,176.70x = 179,652,887,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,652,887,112.74/492,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,017.05

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