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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,914.92, 759,264.06 and 190,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,914.92, 759,264.06 and 190,658.60 is: 286,135.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,914.92 : 759,264.06 = 190,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,914.92/759,264.06 = 190,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,914.92x = 759,264.06 × 190,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,914.92x = 144,760,222,709.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,760,222,709.92/505,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,135.51

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