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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,664.24, 737,151 and 350,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,664.24, 737,151 and 350,837.20 is: 524,941.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,664.24 : 737,151 = 350,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,664.24/737,151 = 350,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,664.24x = 737,151 × 350,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,664.24x = 258,619,992,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,619,992,817.20/492,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,941.68

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