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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,976.80, 734,965.20 and 209,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,976.80, 734,965.20 and 209,522.40 is: 314,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,976.80 : 734,965.20 = 209,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,976.80/734,965.20 = 209,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,976.80x = 734,965.20 × 209,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,976.80x = 153,991,672,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,991,672,620.48/489,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,283.60

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