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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,247.68, 738,056.08 and 207,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,247.68, 738,056.08 and 207,861.20 is: 311,658.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,247.68 : 738,056.08 = 207,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,247.68/738,056.08 = 207,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,247.68x = 738,056.08 × 207,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,247.68x = 153,413,222,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,413,222,456.10/492,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,658.60

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