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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,717.46, 682,711.83 and 268,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,717.46, 682,711.83 and 268,364.58 is: 370,344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,717.46 : 682,711.83 = 268,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,717.46/682,711.83 = 268,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,717.46x = 682,711.83 × 268,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,717.46x = 183,215,673,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,215,673,518.98/494,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,344.06

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