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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,362.14, 740,269.22 and 268,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,362.14, 740,269.22 and 268,385.45 is: 402,701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,362.14 : 740,269.22 = 268,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,362.14/740,269.22 = 268,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,362.14x = 740,269.22 × 268,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,362.14x = 198,677,482,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,677,482,687.58/493,362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,701.12

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