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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,256.20, 738,165.60 and 192,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,256.20, 738,165.60 and 192,637.20 is: 288,870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,256.20 : 738,165.60 = 192,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,256.20/738,165.60 = 192,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,256.20x = 738,165.60 × 192,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,256.20x = 142,198,154,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,198,154,320.32/492,256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,870.21

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