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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,227.96, 732,453.72 and 188,711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,227.96, 732,453.72 and 188,711.02 is: 283,109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,227.96 : 732,453.72 = 188,711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,227.96/732,453.72 = 188,711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,227.96x = 732,453.72 × 188,711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,227.96x = 138,222,088,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,222,088,603.99/488,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,109.74

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