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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,377.44, 682,245.36 and 268,023.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,377.44, 682,245.36 and 268,023.48 is: 369,874.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,377.44 : 682,245.36 = 268,023.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,377.44/682,245.36 = 268,023.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,377.44x = 682,245.36 × 268,023.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,377.44x = 182,857,775,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,857,775,601.05/494,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,874.84

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