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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,250.40, 737,264.40 and 191,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,250.40, 737,264.40 and 191,874.40 is: 287,963.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,250.40 : 737,264.40 = 191,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,250.40/737,264.40 = 191,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,250.40x = 737,264.40 × 191,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,250.40x = 141,462,164,391.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,462,164,391.36/491,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,963.46

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