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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,879.68, 734,866 and 190,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,879.68, 734,866 and 190,383.40 is: 285,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,879.68 : 734,866 = 190,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,879.68/734,866 = 190,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,879.68x = 734,866 × 190,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,879.68x = 139,906,287,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,906,287,624.40/489,879.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,593.16

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