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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,621.24, 974,421.12 and 194,213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,621.24, 974,421.12 and 194,213.53 is: 291,317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,621.24 : 974,421.12 = 194,213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,621.24/974,421.12 = 194,213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,621.24x = 974,421.12 × 194,213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,621.24x = 189,245,762,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,245,762,985.70/649,621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,317.08

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