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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,279.48, 734,106.03 and 189,970.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,279.48, 734,106.03 and 189,970.21 is: 285,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,279.48 : 734,106.03 = 189,970.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,279.48/734,106.03 = 189,970.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,279.48x = 734,106.03 × 189,970.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,279.48x = 139,458,276,681.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,458,276,681.37/489,279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,027.85

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