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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,344.59, 738,516.89 and 118,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,344.59, 738,516.89 and 118,367.59 is: 177,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,344.59 : 738,516.89 = 118,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,344.59/738,516.89 = 118,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,344.59x = 738,516.89 × 118,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,344.59x = 87,416,464,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,416,464,443.60/492,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,551.39

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