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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509,303.72, 763,955.71 and 189,413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509,303.72, 763,955.71 and 189,413.79 is: 284,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509,303.72 : 763,955.71 = 189,413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509,303.72/763,955.71 = 189,413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509,303.72x = 763,955.71 × 189,413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509,303.72x = 144,703,742,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,703,742,603.46/509,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,120.73

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