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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,900.46, 722,941.94 and 193,734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,900.46, 722,941.94 and 193,734.38 is: 290,638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,900.46 : 722,941.94 = 193,734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,900.46/722,941.94 = 193,734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,900.46x = 722,941.94 × 193,734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,900.46x = 140,058,710,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,058,710,813.59/481,900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,638.26

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