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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,601.60, 682,551 and 268,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,601.60, 682,551 and 268,247.28 is: 370,181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,601.60 : 682,551 = 268,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,601.60/682,551 = 268,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,601.60x = 682,551 × 268,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,601.60x = 183,092,449,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,092,449,211.28/494,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,181.68

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