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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,601.16, 682,553.46 and 268,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,601.16, 682,553.46 and 268,246.60 is: 370,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,601.16 : 682,553.46 = 268,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,601.16/682,553.46 = 268,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,601.16x = 682,553.46 × 268,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,601.16x = 183,092,644,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,092,644,963.24/494,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,182.40

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