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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,289.98, 735,656.76 and 250,279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,289.98, 735,656.76 and 250,279.90 is: 375,533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,289.98 : 735,656.76 = 250,279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,289.98/735,656.76 = 250,279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,289.98x = 735,656.76 × 250,279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,289.98x = 184,120,100,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,120,100,327.12/490,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,533.07

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