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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,104.19, 737,893.85 and 254,858.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,104.19, 737,893.85 and 254,858.43 is: 382,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,104.19 : 737,893.85 = 254,858.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,104.19/737,893.85 = 254,858.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,104.19x = 737,893.85 × 254,858.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,104.19x = 188,058,466,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,058,466,843.36/492,104.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,151.73

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