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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,211.40, 737,205.90 and 191,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,211.40, 737,205.90 and 191,835.40 is: 287,904.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,211.40 : 737,205.90 = 191,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,211.40/737,205.90 = 191,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,211.40x = 737,205.90 × 191,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,211.40x = 141,422,188,708.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,422,188,708.86/491,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,904.94

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