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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,829, 741,260.46 and 244,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,829, 741,260.46 and 244,747.72 is: 366,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,829 : 741,260.46 = 244,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,829/741,260.46 = 244,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,829x = 741,260.46 × 244,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,829x = 181,421,807,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,421,807,511.15/494,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,635.36

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