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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,932.68, 734,998.38 and 152,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,932.68, 734,998.38 and 152,959.72 is: 229,470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,932.68 : 734,998.38 = 152,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,932.68/734,998.38 = 152,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,932.68x = 734,998.38 × 152,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,932.68x = 112,425,146,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,425,146,405.25/489,932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,470.60

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