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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,094.44, 737,879.22 and 254,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,094.44, 737,879.22 and 254,848.68 is: 382,137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,094.44 : 737,879.22 = 254,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,094.44/737,879.22 = 254,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,094.44x = 737,879.22 × 254,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,094.44x = 188,047,545,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,047,545,216.43/492,094.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,137.11

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