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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,430.69, 747,609.76 and 194,767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,430.69, 747,609.76 and 194,767.97 is: 292,137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,430.69 : 747,609.76 = 194,767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,430.69/747,609.76 = 194,767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,430.69x = 747,609.76 × 194,767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,430.69x = 145,610,435,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,610,435,307.39/498,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,137.78

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