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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,369.44, 682,234.32 and 268,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,369.44, 682,234.32 and 268,015.48 is: 369,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,369.44 : 682,234.32 = 268,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,369.44/682,234.32 = 268,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,369.44x = 682,234.32 × 268,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,369.44x = 182,849,358,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,849,358,747.27/494,369.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,863.80

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