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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,262.09, 741,247.80 and 209,950.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,262.09, 741,247.80 and 209,950.38 is: 314,863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,262.09 : 741,247.80 = 209,950.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,262.09/741,247.80 = 209,950.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,262.09x = 741,247.80 × 209,950.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,262.09x = 155,625,257,284.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,625,257,284.16/494,262.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,863.84

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