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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,431.26, 682,311.51 and 268,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,431.26, 682,311.51 and 268,075.14 is: 369,941.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,431.26 : 682,311.51 = 268,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,431.26/682,311.51 = 268,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,431.26x = 682,311.51 × 268,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,431.26x = 182,910,753,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,910,753,566.86/494,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,941.73

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