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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,645.22, 682,591.95 and 268,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,645.22, 682,591.95 and 268,285.86 is: 370,224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,645.22 : 682,591.95 = 268,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,645.22/682,591.95 = 268,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,645.22x = 682,591.95 × 268,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,645.22x = 183,129,768,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,129,768,334.83/494,645.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,224.48

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