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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,747.34, 682,752.63 and 268,392.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,747.34, 682,752.63 and 268,392.84 is: 370,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,747.34 : 682,752.63 = 268,392.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,747.34/682,752.63 = 268,392.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,747.34x = 682,752.63 × 268,392.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,747.34x = 183,245,917,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,245,917,383.17/494,747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,382.82

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