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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,063.75, 681,809.40 and 267,709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,063.75, 681,809.40 and 267,709.25 is: 369,439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,063.75 : 681,809.40 = 267,709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,063.75/681,809.40 = 267,709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,063.75x = 681,809.40 × 267,709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,063.75x = 182,526,684,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,526,684,821.47/494,063.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,439.54

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