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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,177.70, 738,266.55 and 243,345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,177.70, 738,266.55 and 243,345.70 is: 365,018.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,177.70 : 738,266.55 = 243,345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,177.70/738,266.55 = 243,345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,177.70x = 738,266.55 × 243,345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,177.70x = 179,653,990,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,653,990,396.34/492,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,018.55

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