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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,259.59, 741,244.05 and 209,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,259.59, 741,244.05 and 209,947.88 is: 314,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,259.59 : 741,244.05 = 209,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,259.59/741,244.05 = 209,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,259.59x = 741,244.05 × 209,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,259.59x = 155,622,613,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,622,613,153.89/494,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,860.08

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