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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,655.10, 735,982.65 and 254,459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,655.10, 735,982.65 and 254,459.10 is: 381,688.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,655.10 : 735,982.65 = 254,459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,655.10/735,982.65 = 254,459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,655.10x = 735,982.65 × 254,459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,655.10x = 187,277,482,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,277,482,734.62/490,655.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,688.65

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