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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,383.60, 682,250.88 and 268,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,383.60, 682,250.88 and 268,029.28 is: 369,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,383.60 : 682,250.88 = 268,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,383.60/682,250.88 = 268,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,383.60x = 682,250.88 × 268,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,383.60x = 182,863,212,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,863,212,145.77/494,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,881.23

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