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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,298.52, 734,767.38 and 223,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,298.52, 734,767.38 and 223,406.76 is: 334,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,298.52 : 734,767.38 = 223,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,298.52/734,767.38 = 223,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,298.52x = 734,767.38 × 223,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,298.52x = 164,151,999,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,151,999,719.49/490,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,800.11

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