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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,259.52, 738,107.40 and 292,719.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,259.52, 738,107.40 and 292,719.26 is: 438,911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,259.52 : 738,107.40 = 292,719.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,259.52/738,107.40 = 292,719.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,259.52x = 738,107.40 × 292,719.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,259.52x = 216,058,251,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,058,251,928.52/492,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,911.27

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