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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,002.80, 735,004.20 and 209,548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,002.80, 735,004.20 and 209,548.40 is: 314,322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,002.80 : 735,004.20 = 209,548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,002.80/735,004.20 = 209,548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,002.80x = 735,004.20 × 209,548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,002.80x = 154,018,954,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,018,954,103.28/490,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,322.60

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