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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,279.52, 734,738.88 and 223,387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,279.52, 734,738.88 and 223,387.76 is: 334,771.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,279.52 : 734,738.88 = 223,387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,279.52/734,738.88 = 223,387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,279.52x = 734,738.88 × 223,387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,279.52x = 164,131,672,588.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,131,672,588.11/490,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,771.63

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