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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,226.73, 741,059.25 and 194,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,226.73, 741,059.25 and 194,545 is: 291,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,226.73 : 741,059.25 = 194,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,226.73/741,059.25 = 194,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,226.73x = 741,059.25 × 194,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,226.73x = 144,169,371,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,169,371,791.25/494,226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,706.95

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