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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,450.91, 762,377.33 and 192,929.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,450.91, 762,377.33 and 192,929.99 is: 289,281.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,450.91 : 762,377.33 = 192,929.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,450.91/762,377.33 = 192,929.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,450.91x = 762,377.33 × 192,929.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,450.91x = 147,085,445,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,085,445,876.59/508,450.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,281.51

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