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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,237.02, 733,253.19 and 233,204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,237.02, 733,253.19 and 233,204.22 is: 349,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,237.02 : 733,253.19 = 233,204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,237.02/733,253.19 = 233,204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,237.02x = 733,253.19 × 233,204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,237.02x = 170,997,738,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,997,738,236.46/489,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,519.21

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