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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,403.48, 682,277.58 and 268,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,403.48, 682,277.58 and 268,049.56 is: 369,908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,403.48 : 682,277.58 = 268,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,403.48/682,277.58 = 268,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,403.48x = 682,277.58 × 268,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,403.48x = 182,884,205,116.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,884,205,116.87/494,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,908.81

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