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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,285.36, 735,006.84 and 170,395.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,285.36, 735,006.84 and 170,395.67 is: 255,447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,285.36 : 735,006.84 = 170,395.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,285.36/735,006.84 = 170,395.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,285.36x = 735,006.84 × 170,395.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,285.36x = 125,241,982,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,241,982,956.38/490,285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,447.12

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