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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,275.72, 682,082.22 and 267,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,275.72, 682,082.22 and 267,916.36 is: 369,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,275.72 : 682,082.22 = 267,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,275.72/682,082.22 = 267,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,275.72x = 682,082.22 × 267,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,275.72x = 182,740,985,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,740,985,603.12/494,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,714.67

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