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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,343.27, 740,014.94 and 119,366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,343.27, 740,014.94 and 119,366.27 is: 179,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,343.27 : 740,014.94 = 119,366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,343.27/740,014.94 = 119,366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,343.27x = 740,014.94 × 119,366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,343.27x = 88,332,825,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,332,825,280.53/493,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,049.42

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