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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,207.92, 737,239.52 and 323,537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,207.92, 737,239.52 and 323,537.84 is: 484,601.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,207.92 : 737,239.52 = 323,537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,207.92/737,239.52 = 323,537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,207.92x = 737,239.52 × 323,537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,207.92x = 238,524,881,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,524,881,863.44/492,207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,601.88

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