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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,437.60, 736,864.80 and 255,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,437.60, 736,864.80 and 255,241.60 is: 382,710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,437.60 : 736,864.80 = 255,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,437.60/736,864.80 = 255,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,437.60x = 736,864.80 × 255,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,437.60x = 188,078,550,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,078,550,535.68/491,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,710.95

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