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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,483.97, 682,388.24 and 268,129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,483.97, 682,388.24 and 268,129.47 is: 370,018.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,483.97 : 682,388.24 = 268,129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,483.97/682,388.24 = 268,129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,483.97x = 682,388.24 × 268,129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,483.97x = 182,968,397,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,968,397,125.43/494,483.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,018.86

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