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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,463.99, 682,364.40 and 268,109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,463.99, 682,364.40 and 268,109.49 is: 369,993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,463.99 : 682,364.40 = 268,109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,463.99/682,364.40 = 268,109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,463.99x = 682,364.40 × 268,109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,463.99x = 182,948,371,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,948,371,278.16/494,463.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,993.32

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