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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,462.52, 682,359.12 and 268,108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,462.52, 682,359.12 and 268,108.02 is: 369,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,462.52 : 682,359.12 = 268,108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,462.52/682,359.12 = 268,108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,462.52x = 682,359.12 × 268,108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,462.52x = 182,945,952,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,945,952,592.14/494,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,989.52

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