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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,719.70, 734,233.95 and 223,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,719.70, 734,233.95 and 223,607.70 is: 335,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,719.70 : 734,233.95 = 223,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,719.70/734,233.95 = 223,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,719.70x = 734,233.95 × 223,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,719.70x = 164,180,364,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,180,364,821.42/489,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,253.75

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