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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,628.47, 974,431.98 and 194,220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,628.47, 974,431.98 and 194,220.78 is: 291,327.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,628.47 : 974,431.98 = 194,220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,628.47/974,431.98 = 194,220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,628.47x = 974,431.98 × 194,220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,628.47x = 189,254,939,212.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,254,939,212.54/649,628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,327.96

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