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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,797.70, 738,649.80 and 193,178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,797.70, 738,649.80 and 193,178.70 is: 289,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,797.70 : 738,649.80 = 193,178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,797.70/738,649.80 = 193,178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,797.70x = 738,649.80 × 193,178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,797.70x = 142,691,408,119.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,691,408,119.26/492,797.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,553.72

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