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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,921.80, 734,882.70 and 209,467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,921.80, 734,882.70 and 209,467.40 is: 314,201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,921.80 : 734,882.70 = 209,467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,921.80/734,882.70 = 209,467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,921.80x = 734,882.70 × 209,467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,921.80x = 153,933,968,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,933,968,473.98/489,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,201.10

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