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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,258.68, 735,044.96 and 250,446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,258.68, 735,044.96 and 250,446.84 is: 375,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,258.68 : 735,044.96 = 250,446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,258.68/735,044.96 = 250,446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,258.68x = 735,044.96 × 250,446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,258.68x = 184,089,687,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,089,687,489.93/490,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,495.01

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