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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,801.63, 682,827.55 and 268,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,801.63, 682,827.55 and 268,447.13 is: 370,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,801.63 : 682,827.55 = 268,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,801.63/682,827.55 = 268,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,801.63x = 682,827.55 × 268,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,801.63x = 183,303,092,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,303,092,668.29/494,801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,457.74

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