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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,213.22, 681,995.88 and 267,853.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,213.22, 681,995.88 and 267,853.86 is: 369,628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,213.22 : 681,995.88 = 267,853.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,213.22/681,995.88 = 267,853.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,213.22x = 681,995.88 × 267,853.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,213.22x = 182,675,228,962.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,675,228,962.10/494,213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,628.37

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