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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,107.94, 737,899.47 and 254,862.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,107.94, 737,899.47 and 254,862.18 is: 382,157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,107.94 : 737,899.47 = 254,862.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,107.94/737,899.47 = 254,862.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,107.94x = 737,899.47 × 254,862.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,107.94x = 188,062,667,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,062,667,545.05/492,107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,157.35

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