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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,644.72, 735,438.15 and 237,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,644.72, 735,438.15 and 237,390.12 is: 355,829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,644.72 : 735,438.15 = 237,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,644.72/735,438.15 = 237,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,644.72x = 735,438.15 × 237,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,644.72x = 174,585,750,681.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,585,750,681.08/490,644.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,829.27

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