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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,256.29, 740,537.98 and 269,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,256.29, 740,537.98 and 269,774.30 is: 404,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,256.29 : 740,537.98 = 269,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,256.29/740,537.98 = 269,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,256.29x = 740,537.98 × 269,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,256.29x = 199,778,116,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,778,116,354.82/494,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,199.45

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