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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,757.34, 734,862 and 223,599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,757.34, 734,862 and 223,599.44 is: 335,502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,757.34 : 734,862 = 223,599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,757.34/734,862 = 223,599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,757.34x = 734,862 × 223,599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,757.34x = 164,314,731,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,314,731,677.28/489,757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,502.34

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