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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,980.59, 735,178.88 and 237,449.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,980.59, 735,178.88 and 237,449.05 is: 356,274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,980.59 : 735,178.88 = 237,449.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,980.59/735,178.88 = 237,449.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,980.59x = 735,178.88 × 237,449.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,980.59x = 174,567,526,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,567,526,636.06/489,980.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,274.37

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