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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,016.96, 726,060 and 129,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,016.96, 726,060 and 129,029.12 is: 193,552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,016.96 : 726,060 = 129,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,016.96/726,060 = 129,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,016.96x = 726,060 × 129,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,016.96x = 93,682,882,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,682,882,867.20/484,016.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,552.89

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