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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,941.80, 734,912.70 and 209,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,941.80, 734,912.70 and 209,487.40 is: 314,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,941.80 : 734,912.70 = 209,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,941.80/734,912.70 = 209,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,941.80x = 734,912.70 × 209,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,941.80x = 153,954,950,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,954,950,749.98/489,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,231.10

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