Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,777.76, 682,794.60 and 268,423.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 494,777.76, 682,794.60 and 268,423.26 is: 370,424.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,777.76 : 682,794.60 = 268,423.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,777.76/682,794.60 = 268,423.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,777.76x = 682,794.60 × 268,423.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,777.76x = 183,277,952,442.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,277,952,442.40/494,777.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,424.80
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