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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,912.22, 735,187.34 and 279,910.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,912.22, 735,187.34 and 279,910.46 is: 419,192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,912.22 : 735,187.34 = 279,910.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,912.22/735,187.34 = 279,910.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,912.22x = 735,187.34 × 279,910.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,912.22x = 205,786,626,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,786,626,525.58/490,912.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,192.31

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