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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,168.40, 736,752.60 and 254,583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,168.40, 736,752.60 and 254,583.60 is: 381,875.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,168.40 : 736,752.60 = 254,583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,168.40/736,752.60 = 254,583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,168.40x = 736,752.60 × 254,583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,168.40x = 187,565,129,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,565,129,217.36/491,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,875.40

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