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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,975.14, 736,432.12 and 234,989.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,975.14, 736,432.12 and 234,989.52 is: 352,469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,975.14 : 736,432.12 = 234,989.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,975.14/736,432.12 = 234,989.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,975.14x = 736,432.12 × 234,989.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,975.14x = 173,053,829,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,053,829,216.44/490,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,469.64

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