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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,222.92, 737,815.98 and 255,314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,222.92, 737,815.98 and 255,314.12 is: 382,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,222.92 : 737,815.98 = 255,314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,222.92/737,815.98 = 255,314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,222.92x = 737,815.98 × 255,314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,222.92x = 188,374,837,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,374,837,655.64/492,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,702.29

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