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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,612.80, 726,919.20 and 189,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,612.80, 726,919.20 and 189,124.80 is: 283,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,612.80 : 726,919.20 = 189,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,612.80/726,919.20 = 189,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,612.80x = 726,919.20 × 189,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,612.80x = 137,478,448,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,478,448,316.16/484,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,687.20

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