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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,275.52, 738,117.66 and 192,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,275.52, 738,117.66 and 192,398.67 is: 288,482.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,275.52 : 738,117.66 = 192,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,275.52/738,117.66 = 192,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,275.52x = 738,117.66 × 192,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,275.52x = 142,012,856,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,012,856,087.51/492,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,482.47

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