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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,912.40, 736,368.60 and 254,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,912.40, 736,368.60 and 254,327.60 is: 381,491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,912.40 : 736,368.60 = 254,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,912.40/736,368.60 = 254,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,912.40x = 736,368.60 × 254,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,912.40x = 187,278,858,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,278,858,753.36/490,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,491.40

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