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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,537.80, 741,806.70 and 245,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,537.80, 741,806.70 and 245,705.80 is: 368,558.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,537.80 : 741,806.70 = 245,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,537.80/741,806.70 = 245,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,537.80x = 741,806.70 × 245,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,537.80x = 182,266,208,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,266,208,668.86/494,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,558.70

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