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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,720.46, 682,715.97 and 268,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,720.46, 682,715.97 and 268,367.58 is: 370,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,720.46 : 682,715.97 = 268,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,720.46/682,715.97 = 268,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,720.46x = 682,715.97 × 268,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,720.46x = 183,218,832,696.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,218,832,696.25/494,720.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,348.20

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