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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,792.62, 734,972.38 and 205,457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,792.62, 734,972.38 and 205,457.71 is: 308,305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,792.62 : 734,972.38 = 205,457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,792.62/734,972.38 = 205,457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,792.62x = 734,972.38 × 205,457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,792.62x = 151,005,742,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,005,742,108.05/489,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,305.47

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