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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,193.72, 741,009.68 and 194,511.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,193.72, 741,009.68 and 194,511.85 is: 291,657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,193.72 : 741,009.68 = 194,511.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,193.72/741,009.68 = 194,511.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,193.72x = 741,009.68 × 194,511.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,193.72x = 144,135,161,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,135,161,629.04/494,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,657.21

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