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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,849.25, 682,895.61 and 268,494.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,849.25, 682,895.61 and 268,494.75 is: 370,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,849.25 : 682,895.61 = 268,494.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,849.25/682,895.61 = 268,494.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,849.25x = 682,895.61 × 268,494.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,849.25x = 183,353,886,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,353,886,083.05/494,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,524.73

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