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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,573.58, 741,319.17 and 254,702.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,573.58, 741,319.17 and 254,702.01 is: 381,774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,573.58 : 741,319.17 = 254,702.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,573.58/741,319.17 = 254,702.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,573.58x = 741,319.17 × 254,702.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,573.58x = 188,815,482,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,815,482,650.53/494,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,774.30

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