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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,519.84, 738,779.90 and 118,542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,519.84, 738,779.90 and 118,542.84 is: 177,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,519.84 : 738,779.90 = 118,542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,519.84/738,779.90 = 118,542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,519.84x = 738,779.90 × 118,542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,519.84x = 87,577,067,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,577,067,480.92/492,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,814.29

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