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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,028.21, 681,759.38 and 267,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,028.21, 681,759.38 and 267,673.71 is: 369,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,028.21 : 681,759.38 = 267,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,028.21/681,759.38 = 267,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,028.21x = 681,759.38 × 267,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,028.21x = 182,489,062,571.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,489,062,571.90/494,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,389.96

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