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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,273.72, 682,079.46 and 267,914.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,273.72, 682,079.46 and 267,914.36 is: 369,711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,273.72 : 682,079.46 = 267,914.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,273.72/682,079.46 = 267,914.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,273.72x = 682,079.46 × 267,914.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,273.72x = 182,738,881,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,738,881,995.05/494,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,711.91

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