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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,001.12, 735,594.48 and 254,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,001.12, 735,594.48 and 254,092.32 is: 380,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,001.12 : 735,594.48 = 254,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,001.12/735,594.48 = 254,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,001.12x = 735,594.48 × 254,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,001.12x = 186,908,908,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,908,908,002.39/491,001.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,669.01

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