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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,998.40, 734,824.80 and 223,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,998.40, 734,824.80 and 223,886.40 is: 335,750.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,998.40 : 734,824.80 = 223,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,998.40/734,824.80 = 223,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,998.40x = 734,824.80 × 223,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,998.40x = 164,517,279,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,517,279,102.72/489,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,750.65

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