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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,367.44, 682,231.56 and 268,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,367.44, 682,231.56 and 268,013.48 is: 369,861.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,367.44 : 682,231.56 = 268,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,367.44/682,231.56 = 268,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,367.44x = 682,231.56 × 268,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,367.44x = 182,847,254,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,847,254,561.43/494,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,861.04

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