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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,415.68, 682,295.12 and 268,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,415.68, 682,295.12 and 268,061.28 is: 369,925.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,415.68 : 682,295.12 = 268,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,415.68/682,295.12 = 268,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,415.68x = 682,295.12 × 268,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,415.68x = 182,896,903,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,896,903,204.95/494,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,925.37

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