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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,515.81, 734,424.05 and 233,674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,515.81, 734,424.05 and 233,674.85 is: 350,584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,515.81 : 734,424.05 = 233,674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,515.81/734,424.05 = 233,674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,515.81x = 734,424.05 × 233,674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,515.81x = 171,616,426,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,616,426,694.83/489,515.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,584.03

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