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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,266.74, 682,088.40 and 267,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,266.74, 682,088.40 and 267,912.24 is: 369,719.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,266.74 : 682,088.40 = 267,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,266.74/682,088.40 = 267,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,266.74x = 682,088.40 × 267,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,266.74x = 182,739,831,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,739,831,122.02/494,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,719.05

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