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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,558.70, 682,491.38 and 268,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,558.70, 682,491.38 and 268,204.20 is: 370,122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,558.70 : 682,491.38 = 268,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,558.70/682,491.38 = 268,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,558.70x = 682,491.38 × 268,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,558.70x = 183,047,051,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,047,051,837.85/494,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,122.00

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