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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,183.19, 736,863.89 and 202,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,183.19, 736,863.89 and 202,995.32 is: 304,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,183.19 : 736,863.89 = 202,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,183.19/736,863.89 = 202,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,183.19x = 736,863.89 × 202,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,183.19x = 149,579,916,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,579,916,447.70/491,183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,529.80

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