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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,802.63, 682,828.93 and 268,448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,802.63, 682,828.93 and 268,448.13 is: 370,459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,802.63 : 682,828.93 = 268,448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,802.63/682,828.93 = 268,448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,802.63x = 682,828.93 × 268,448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,802.63x = 183,304,149,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,304,149,368.40/494,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,459.13

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