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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,754.92, 734,580.54 and 157,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,754.92, 734,580.54 and 157,305 is: 235,940.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,754.92 : 734,580.54 = 157,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,754.92/734,580.54 = 157,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,754.92x = 734,580.54 × 157,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,754.92x = 115,553,191,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,553,191,844.70/489,754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,940.85

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