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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,213.72, 681,996.57 and 267,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,213.72, 681,996.57 and 267,854.36 is: 369,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,213.72 : 681,996.57 = 267,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,213.72/681,996.57 = 267,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,213.72x = 681,996.57 × 267,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,213.72x = 182,675,754,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,675,754,779.55/494,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,629.06

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