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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,779, 682,796.34 and 268,424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,779, 682,796.34 and 268,424.50 is: 370,426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,779 : 682,796.34 = 268,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,779/682,796.34 = 268,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,779x = 682,796.34 × 268,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,779x = 183,279,266,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,279,266,166.33/494,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,426.53

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