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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,068.40, 737,519.40 and 255,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,068.40, 737,519.40 and 255,289.20 is: 382,631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,068.40 : 737,519.40 = 255,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,068.40/737,519.40 = 255,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,068.40x = 737,519.40 × 255,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,068.40x = 188,280,737,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,280,737,610.48/492,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,631.23

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