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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,198.28, 732,325.86 and 188,725.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,198.28, 732,325.86 and 188,725.08 is: 283,098.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,198.28 : 732,325.86 = 188,725.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,198.28/732,325.86 = 188,725.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,198.28x = 732,325.86 × 188,725.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,198.28x = 138,208,256,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,208,256,514.57/488,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,098.61

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