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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,392.40, 738,588.60 and 159,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,392.40, 738,588.60 and 159,968.40 is: 239,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,392.40 : 738,588.60 = 159,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,392.40/738,588.60 = 159,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,392.40x = 738,588.60 × 159,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,392.40x = 118,150,836,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,150,836,600.24/492,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,952.60

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