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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,004.80, 735,007.20 and 209,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,004.80, 735,007.20 and 209,550.40 is: 314,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,004.80 : 735,007.20 = 209,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,004.80/735,007.20 = 209,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,004.80x = 735,007.20 × 209,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,004.80x = 154,021,052,762.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,021,052,762.88/490,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,325.60

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