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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,110.94, 737,903.97 and 254,865.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,110.94, 737,903.97 and 254,865.18 is: 382,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,110.94 : 737,903.97 = 254,865.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,110.94/737,903.97 = 254,865.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,110.94x = 737,903.97 × 254,865.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,110.94x = 188,066,028,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,066,028,136.77/492,110.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,161.85

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