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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,827.80, 734,741.70 and 209,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,827.80, 734,741.70 and 209,373.40 is: 314,060.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,827.80 : 734,741.70 = 209,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,827.80/734,741.70 = 209,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,827.80x = 734,741.70 × 209,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,827.80x = 153,835,367,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,835,367,850.78/489,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,060.10

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