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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,062.56, 681,808.72 and 267,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,062.56, 681,808.72 and 267,708 is: 369,438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,062.56 : 681,808.72 = 267,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,062.56/681,808.72 = 267,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,062.56x = 681,808.72 × 267,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,062.56x = 182,525,648,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,525,648,813.76/494,062.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,438.33

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