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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,859.40, 736,289.10 and 254,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,859.40, 736,289.10 and 254,663.40 is: 381,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,859.40 : 736,289.10 = 254,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,859.40/736,289.10 = 254,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,859.40x = 736,289.10 × 254,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,859.40x = 187,505,885,588.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,505,885,588.94/490,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,995.10

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