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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,396.60, 682,268.82 and 268,042.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,396.60, 682,268.82 and 268,042.28 is: 369,899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,396.60 : 682,268.82 = 268,042.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,396.60/682,268.82 = 268,042.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,396.60x = 682,268.82 × 268,042.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,396.60x = 182,876,890,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,876,890,085.71/494,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,899.17

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