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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,384.60, 682,252.26 and 268,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,384.60, 682,252.26 and 268,030.28 is: 369,882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,384.60 : 682,252.26 = 268,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,384.60/682,252.26 = 268,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,384.60x = 682,252.26 × 268,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,384.60x = 182,864,264,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,864,264,278.43/494,384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,882.61

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