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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,177.84, 681,966.60 and 267,823.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,177.84, 681,966.60 and 267,823.28 is: 369,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,177.84 : 681,966.60 = 267,823.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,177.84/681,966.60 = 267,823.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,177.84x = 681,966.60 × 267,823.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,177.84x = 182,646,531,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,646,531,662.45/494,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,596.77

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