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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,700.24, 682,689.96 and 268,347.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,700.24, 682,689.96 and 268,347.36 is: 370,321.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,700.24 : 682,689.96 = 268,347.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,700.24/682,689.96 = 268,347.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,700.24x = 682,689.96 × 268,347.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,700.24x = 183,198,048,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,198,048,464.51/494,700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,321.33

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