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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,363.14, 740,270.72 and 268,386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,363.14, 740,270.72 and 268,386.45 is: 402,702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,363.14 : 740,270.72 = 268,386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,363.14/740,270.72 = 268,386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,363.14x = 740,270.72 × 268,386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,363.14x = 198,678,630,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,678,630,579.74/493,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,702.62

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