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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,069.78, 748,666.80 and 195,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,069.78, 748,666.80 and 195,424.74 is: 293,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,069.78 : 748,666.80 = 195,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,069.78/748,666.80 = 195,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,069.78x = 748,666.80 × 195,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,069.78x = 146,308,014,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,308,014,736.63/499,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,161.44

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