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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,277.72, 682,084.96 and 267,918.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,277.72, 682,084.96 and 267,918.36 is: 369,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,277.72 : 682,084.96 = 267,918.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,277.72/682,084.96 = 267,918.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,277.72x = 682,084.96 × 267,918.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,277.72x = 182,743,083,863.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,743,083,863.87/494,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,717.42

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