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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,404.48, 682,278.96 and 268,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,404.48, 682,278.96 and 268,050.56 is: 369,910.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,404.48 : 682,278.96 = 268,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,404.48/682,278.96 = 268,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,404.48x = 682,278.96 × 268,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,404.48x = 182,885,257,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,885,257,304.22/494,404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,910.19

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