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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,075.26, 681,826.23 and 267,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,075.26, 681,826.23 and 267,721.18 is: 369,456.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,075.26 : 681,826.23 = 267,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,075.26/681,826.23 = 267,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,075.26x = 681,826.23 × 267,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,075.26x = 182,539,322,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,539,322,850.55/494,075.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,456.51

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