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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,997.70, 736,496.55 and 158,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,997.70, 736,496.55 and 158,573.70 is: 237,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,997.70 : 736,496.55 = 158,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,997.70/736,496.55 = 158,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,997.70x = 736,496.55 × 158,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,997.70x = 116,788,982,970.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,788,982,970.74/490,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,860.55

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