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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,235.47, 740,506.81 and 269,753.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,235.47, 740,506.81 and 269,753.44 is: 404,168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,235.47 : 740,506.81 = 269,753.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,235.47/740,506.81 = 269,753.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,235.47x = 740,506.81 × 269,753.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,235.47x = 199,754,258,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,754,258,709.51/494,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,168.19

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