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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,375.04, 682,242.24 and 268,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,375.04, 682,242.24 and 268,019.52 is: 369,869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,375.04 : 682,242.24 = 268,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,375.04/682,242.24 = 268,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,375.04x = 682,242.24 × 268,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,375.04x = 182,854,237,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,854,237,688.53/494,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,869.48

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