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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,276.79, 738,546.46 and 176,736.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,276.79, 738,546.46 and 176,736.43 is: 265,151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,276.79 : 738,546.46 = 176,736.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,276.79/738,546.46 = 176,736.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,276.79x = 738,546.46 × 176,736.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,276.79x = 130,528,065,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,528,065,210.88/492,276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,151.78

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