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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,181.84, 681,972.12 and 267,827.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,181.84, 681,972.12 and 267,827.28 is: 369,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,181.84 : 681,972.12 = 267,827.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,181.84/681,972.12 = 267,827.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,181.84x = 681,972.12 × 267,827.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,181.84x = 182,650,737,935.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,650,737,935.43/494,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,602.29

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