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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,705.28, 974,696.99 and 194,332.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,705.28, 974,696.99 and 194,332.23 is: 291,539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,705.28 : 974,696.99 = 194,332.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,705.28/974,696.99 = 194,332.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,705.28x = 974,696.99 × 194,332.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,705.28x = 189,415,038,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,415,038,669.33/649,705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,539.94

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