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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,104.57, 737,894.41 and 254,858.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,104.57, 737,894.41 and 254,858.81 is: 382,152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,104.57 : 737,894.41 = 254,858.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,104.57/737,894.41 = 254,858.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,104.57x = 737,894.41 × 254,858.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,104.57x = 188,058,886,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,058,886,911.63/492,104.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,152.29

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