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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,438.70, 735,111.30 and 190,819.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,438.70, 735,111.30 and 190,819.70 is: 286,016.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,438.70 : 735,111.30 = 190,819.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,438.70/735,111.30 = 190,819.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,438.70x = 735,111.30 × 190,819.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,438.70x = 140,273,717,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,273,717,732.61/490,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,016.82

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