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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,721.06, 736,199.19 and 237,705.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,721.06, 736,199.19 and 237,705.81 is: 356,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,721.06 : 736,199.19 = 237,705.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,721.06/736,199.19 = 237,705.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,721.06x = 736,199.19 × 237,705.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,721.06x = 174,998,824,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,998,824,780.29/490,721.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,615.68

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