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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,232.59, 738,372.33 and 239,211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,232.59, 738,372.33 and 239,211.63 is: 358,828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,232.59 : 738,372.33 = 239,211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,232.59/738,372.33 = 239,211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,232.59x = 738,372.33 × 239,211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,232.59x = 176,627,248,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,627,248,606.20/492,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,828.84

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