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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,592.72, 735,273.48 and 209,779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,592.72, 735,273.48 and 209,779.76 is: 314,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,592.72 : 735,273.48 = 209,779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,592.72/735,273.48 = 209,779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,592.72x = 735,273.48 × 209,779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,592.72x = 154,245,494,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,245,494,168.77/490,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,406.41

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