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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,163.22, 681,926.96 and 267,803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,163.22, 681,926.96 and 267,803.86 is: 369,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,163.22 : 681,926.96 = 267,803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,163.22/681,926.96 = 267,803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,163.22x = 681,926.96 × 267,803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,163.22x = 182,622,672,126.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,622,672,126.07/494,163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,559.42

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