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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,068.65, 748,665.11 and 195,423.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,068.65, 748,665.11 and 195,423.62 is: 293,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,068.65 : 748,665.11 = 195,423.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,068.65/748,665.11 = 195,423.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,068.65x = 748,665.11 × 195,423.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,068.65x = 146,306,842,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,306,842,709.13/499,068.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,159.75

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