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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,348.70, 740,023.05 and 193,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,348.70, 740,023.05 and 193,729.70 is: 290,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,348.70 : 740,023.05 = 193,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,348.70/740,023.05 = 193,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,348.70x = 740,023.05 × 193,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,348.70x = 143,364,443,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,364,443,469.59/493,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,594.55

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