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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,832.91, 734,835.48 and 223,620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,832.91, 734,835.48 and 223,620.33 is: 335,469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,832.91 : 734,835.48 = 223,620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,832.91/734,835.48 = 223,620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,832.91x = 734,835.48 × 223,620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,832.91x = 164,324,152,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,324,152,533.31/489,832.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,469.81

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