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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,154.60, 736,731.90 and 254,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,154.60, 736,731.90 and 254,958.60 is: 382,437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,154.60 : 736,731.90 = 254,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,154.60/736,731.90 = 254,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,154.60x = 736,731.90 × 254,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,154.60x = 187,836,133,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,836,133,799.34/491,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,437.90

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