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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,263.56, 682,083 and 267,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,263.56, 682,083 and 267,909.06 is: 369,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,263.56 : 682,083 = 267,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,263.56/682,083 = 267,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,263.56x = 682,083 × 267,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,263.56x = 182,736,215,371.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,736,215,371.98/494,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,714.12

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