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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,150.26, 739,071.46 and 253,254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,150.26, 739,071.46 and 253,254.47 is: 379,545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,150.26 : 739,071.46 = 253,254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,150.26/739,071.46 = 253,254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,150.26x = 739,071.46 × 253,254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,150.26x = 187,173,154,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,173,154,463.83/493,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,545.89

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