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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,317.72, 739,997.28 and 156,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,317.72, 739,997.28 and 156,351 is: 234,533.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,317.72 : 739,997.28 = 156,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,317.72/739,997.28 = 156,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,317.72x = 739,997.28 × 156,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,317.72x = 115,699,314,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,699,314,725.28/493,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,533.06

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