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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,784.59, 739,256.86 and 193,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,784.59, 739,256.86 and 193,102.72 is: 289,685.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,784.59 : 739,256.86 = 193,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,784.59/739,256.86 = 193,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,784.59x = 739,256.86 × 193,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,784.59x = 142,752,508,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,752,508,837.90/492,784.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,685.41

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