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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,277.52, 734,735.88 and 223,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,277.52, 734,735.88 and 223,385.76 is: 334,768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,277.52 : 734,735.88 = 223,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,277.52/734,735.88 = 223,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,277.52x = 734,735.88 × 223,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,277.52x = 164,129,532,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,129,532,953.07/490,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,768.63

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