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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,452.14, 734,148.70 and 291,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,452.14, 734,148.70 and 291,035.20 is: 436,535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,452.14 : 734,148.70 = 291,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,452.14/734,148.70 = 291,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,452.14x = 734,148.70 × 291,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,452.14x = 213,663,113,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,663,113,734.24/489,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,535.25

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