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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,875.60, 736,313.40 and 470,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,875.60, 736,313.40 and 470,139.60 is: 705,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,875.60 : 736,313.40 = 470,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,875.60/736,313.40 = 470,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,875.60x = 736,313.40 × 470,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,875.60x = 346,170,087,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,170,087,350.64/490,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,209.40

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