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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,147.74, 681,924.46 and 267,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,147.74, 681,924.46 and 267,793.24 is: 369,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,147.74 : 681,924.46 = 267,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,147.74/681,924.46 = 267,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,147.74x = 681,924.46 × 267,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,147.74x = 182,614,760,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,614,760,578.65/494,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,554.98

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