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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,932.35, 736,391.13 and 220,869.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,932.35, 736,391.13 and 220,869.77 is: 331,301.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,932.35 : 736,391.13 = 220,869.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,932.35/736,391.13 = 220,869.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,932.35x = 736,391.13 × 220,869.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,932.35x = 162,646,540,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,646,540,387.52/490,932.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,301.33

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