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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,427.97, 741,670.91 and 190,823.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,427.97, 741,670.91 and 190,823.77 is: 286,246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,427.97 : 741,670.91 = 190,823.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,427.97/741,670.91 = 190,823.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,427.97x = 741,670.91 × 190,823.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,427.97x = 141,528,439,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,528,439,145.53/494,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,246.83

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