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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,261.09, 741,246.30 and 209,949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,261.09, 741,246.30 and 209,949.38 is: 314,862.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,261.09 : 741,246.30 = 209,949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,261.09/741,246.30 = 209,949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,261.09x = 741,246.30 × 209,949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,261.09x = 155,624,201,112.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,624,201,112.29/494,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,862.34

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