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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,157.16, 736,735.92 and 220,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,157.16, 736,735.92 and 220,969.76 is: 331,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,157.16 : 736,735.92 = 220,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,157.16/736,735.92 = 220,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,157.16x = 736,735.92 × 220,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,157.16x = 162,796,358,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,796,358,332.31/491,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,454.72

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