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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,273.56, 682,096.86 and 267,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,273.56, 682,096.86 and 267,919 is: 369,727.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,273.56 : 682,096.86 = 267,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,273.56/682,096.86 = 267,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,273.56x = 682,096.86 × 267,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,273.56x = 182,746,708,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,746,708,634.34/494,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,727.87

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