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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,697.10, 736,069.95 and 254,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,697.10, 736,069.95 and 254,501.10 is: 381,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,697.10 : 736,069.95 = 254,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,697.10/736,069.95 = 254,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,697.10x = 736,069.95 × 254,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,697.10x = 187,330,611,951.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,330,611,951.95/490,697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,764.25

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