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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,250, 682,066.44 and 267,896.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,250, 682,066.44 and 267,896.40 is: 369,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,250 : 682,066.44 = 267,896.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,250/682,066.44 = 267,896.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,250x = 682,066.44 × 267,896.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,250x = 182,723,143,836.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,723,143,836.82/494,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,697.81

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