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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,259.49, 741,243.91 and 209,947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,259.49, 741,243.91 and 209,947.78 is: 314,859.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,259.49 : 741,243.91 = 209,947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,259.49/741,243.91 = 209,947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,259.49x = 741,243.91 × 209,947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,259.49x = 155,622,514,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,622,514,138.36/494,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,859.94

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