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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,333.84, 735,618.84 and 170,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,333.84, 735,618.84 and 170,439.28 is: 255,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,333.84 : 735,618.84 = 170,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,333.84/735,618.84 = 170,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,333.84x = 735,618.84 × 170,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,333.84x = 125,378,345,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,378,345,444.04/490,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,699.96

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