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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,413.60, 737,144.70 and 255,217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,413.60, 737,144.70 and 255,217.60 is: 382,839.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,413.60 : 737,144.70 = 255,217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,413.60/737,144.70 = 255,217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,413.60x = 737,144.70 × 255,217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,413.60x = 188,132,301,186.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,132,301,186.72/491,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,839.02

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