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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,300.27, 734,770 and 223,408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,300.27, 734,770 and 223,408.51 is: 334,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,300.27 : 734,770 = 223,408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,300.27/734,770 = 223,408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,300.27x = 734,770 × 223,408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,300.27x = 164,153,870,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,153,870,892.70/490,300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,802.73

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