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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,262.70, 738,175.35 and 192,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,262.70, 738,175.35 and 192,643.70 is: 288,879.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,262.70 : 738,175.35 = 192,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,262.70/738,175.35 = 192,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,262.70x = 738,175.35 × 192,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,262.70x = 142,204,830,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,204,830,672.80/492,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,879.96

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