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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,268.42, 735,439.89 and 190,620.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,268.42, 735,439.89 and 190,620.26 is: 285,944.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,268.42 : 735,439.89 = 190,620.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,268.42/735,439.89 = 190,620.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,268.42x = 735,439.89 × 190,620.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,268.42x = 140,189,740,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,189,740,731.02/490,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,944.87

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