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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,638.60, 735,957.90 and 254,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,638.60, 735,957.90 and 254,442.60 is: 381,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,638.60 : 735,957.90 = 254,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,638.60/735,957.90 = 254,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,638.60x = 735,957.90 × 254,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,638.60x = 187,259,041,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,259,041,566.54/490,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,663.90

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