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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,366.44, 682,230.18 and 268,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,366.44, 682,230.18 and 268,012.48 is: 369,859.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,366.44 : 682,230.18 = 268,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,366.44/682,230.18 = 268,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,366.44x = 682,230.18 × 268,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,366.44x = 182,846,202,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,846,202,472.65/494,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,859.66

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