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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,524.49, 734,330.48 and 152,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,524.49, 734,330.48 and 152,568 is: 228,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,524.49 : 734,330.48 = 152,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,524.49/734,330.48 = 152,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,524.49x = 734,330.48 × 152,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,524.49x = 112,035,331,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,035,331,909.80/489,524.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,865.63

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