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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,723.88, 736,084.92 and 153,790.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,723.88, 736,084.92 and 153,790.34 is: 230,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,723.88 : 736,084.92 = 153,790.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,723.88/736,084.92 = 153,790.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,723.88x = 736,084.92 × 153,790.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,723.88x = 113,202,750,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,202,750,115.67/490,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,685.23

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