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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,627.40, 735,357.90 and 206,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,627.40, 735,357.90 and 206,317.40 is: 309,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,627.40 : 735,357.90 = 206,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,627.40/735,357.90 = 206,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,627.40x = 735,357.90 × 206,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,627.40x = 151,717,129,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,717,129,997.46/490,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,230.85

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