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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,183.97, 975,472.34 and 194,789.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,183.97, 975,472.34 and 194,789.98 is: 292,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,183.97 : 975,472.34 = 194,789.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,183.97/975,472.34 = 194,789.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,183.97x = 975,472.34 × 194,789.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,183.97x = 190,012,232,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,012,232,357.51/650,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,243.80

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