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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,266.30, 732,508.80 and 188,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,266.30, 732,508.80 and 188,720.20 is: 283,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,266.30 : 732,508.80 = 188,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,266.30/732,508.80 = 188,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,266.30x = 732,508.80 × 188,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,266.30x = 138,239,207,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,239,207,237.76/488,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,122.56

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