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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,007.39, 681,732.65 and 267,652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,007.39, 681,732.65 and 267,652.89 is: 369,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,007.39 : 681,732.65 = 267,652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,007.39/681,732.65 = 267,652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,007.39x = 681,732.65 × 267,652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,007.39x = 182,467,714,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,467,714,648.99/494,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,362.32

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