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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,212.72, 681,995.19 and 267,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,212.72, 681,995.19 and 267,853.36 is: 369,627.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,212.72 : 681,995.19 = 267,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,212.72/681,995.19 = 267,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,212.72x = 681,995.19 × 267,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,212.72x = 182,674,703,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,674,703,145.34/494,212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,627.68

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