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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,261.72, 740,546.12 and 269,779.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,261.72, 740,546.12 and 269,779.68 is: 404,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,261.72 : 740,546.12 = 269,779.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,261.72/740,546.12 = 269,779.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,261.72x = 740,546.12 × 269,779.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,261.72x = 199,784,295,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,784,295,278.84/494,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,207.50

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