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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,392.30, 757,737.32 and 189,764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,392.30, 757,737.32 and 189,764.46 is: 284,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,392.30 : 757,737.32 = 189,764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,392.30/757,737.32 = 189,764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,392.30x = 757,737.32 × 189,764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,392.30x = 143,791,612,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,791,612,402.83/505,392.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,514.85

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