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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,179.87, 931,742.70 and 194,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,179.87, 931,742.70 and 194,705.97 is: 292,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,179.87 : 931,742.70 = 194,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,179.87/931,742.70 = 194,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,179.87x = 931,742.70 × 194,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,179.87x = 181,415,866,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,415,866,193.92/621,179.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,050.46

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