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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,365.44, 682,228.80 and 268,011.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,365.44, 682,228.80 and 268,011.48 is: 369,858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,365.44 : 682,228.80 = 268,011.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,365.44/682,228.80 = 268,011.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,365.44x = 682,228.80 × 268,011.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,365.44x = 182,845,150,386.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,845,150,386.62/494,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,858.28

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