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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,258.20, 738,168.60 and 192,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,258.20, 738,168.60 and 192,639.20 is: 288,873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,258.20 : 738,168.60 = 192,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,258.20/738,168.60 = 192,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,258.20x = 738,168.60 × 192,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,258.20x = 142,200,208,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,200,208,569.12/492,258.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,873.21

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