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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,809.70, 734,714.55 and 209,873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,809.70, 734,714.55 and 209,873.70 is: 314,810.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,809.70 : 734,714.55 = 209,873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,809.70/734,714.55 = 209,873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,809.70x = 734,714.55 × 209,873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,809.70x = 154,197,261,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,197,261,052.34/489,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,810.55

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