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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,516.63, 682,432.94 and 268,162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,516.63, 682,432.94 and 268,162.31 is: 370,063.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,516.63 : 682,432.94 = 268,162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,516.63/682,432.94 = 268,162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,516.63x = 682,432.94 × 268,162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,516.63x = 183,002,790,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,002,790,868.73/494,516.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,063.98

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