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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,593.70, 735,343.80 and 190,974.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,593.70, 735,343.80 and 190,974.70 is: 286,249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,593.70 : 735,343.80 = 190,974.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,593.70/735,343.80 = 190,974.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,593.70x = 735,343.80 × 190,974.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,593.70x = 140,432,061,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,432,061,601.86/490,593.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,249.22

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