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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,720.20, 734,234.70 and 223,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,720.20, 734,234.70 and 223,608.20 is: 335,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,720.20 : 734,234.70 = 223,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,720.20/734,234.70 = 223,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,720.20x = 734,234.70 × 223,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,720.20x = 164,180,899,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,180,899,644.54/489,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,254.50

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