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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,259.68, 735,046.46 and 250,447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,259.68, 735,046.46 and 250,447.84 is: 375,496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,259.68 : 735,046.46 = 250,447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,259.68/735,046.46 = 250,447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,259.68x = 735,046.46 × 250,447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,259.68x = 184,090,798,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,090,798,206.65/490,259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,496.51

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