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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,791.94, 739,193.83 and 193,413.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,791.94, 739,193.83 and 193,413.51 is: 290,122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,791.94 : 739,193.83 = 193,413.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,791.94/739,193.83 = 193,413.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,791.94x = 739,193.83 × 193,413.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,791.94x = 142,970,072,747.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,970,072,747.11/492,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,122.59

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