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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,755.34, 734,859 and 223,597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,755.34, 734,859 and 223,597.44 is: 335,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,755.34 : 734,859 = 223,597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,755.34/734,859 = 223,597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,755.34x = 734,859 × 223,597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,755.34x = 164,312,591,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,312,591,160.96/489,755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,499.34

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