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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,465.82, 682,363.22 and 268,111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,465.82, 682,363.22 and 268,111.32 is: 369,993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,465.82 : 682,363.22 = 268,111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,465.82/682,363.22 = 268,111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,465.82x = 682,363.22 × 268,111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,465.82x = 182,949,302,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,949,302,293.09/494,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,993.83

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