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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,346.28, 771,302.52 and 194,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,346.28, 771,302.52 and 194,444.16 is: 291,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,346.28 : 771,302.52 = 194,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,346.28/771,302.52 = 194,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,346.28x = 771,302.52 × 194,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,346.28x = 149,975,270,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,975,270,607.28/514,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,584.24

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