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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,261.74, 741,247.28 and 209,950.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,261.74, 741,247.28 and 209,950.03 is: 314,863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,261.74 : 741,247.28 = 209,950.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,261.74/741,247.28 = 209,950.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,261.74x = 741,247.28 × 209,950.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,261.74x = 155,624,889,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,624,889,337.54/494,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,863.31

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