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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,854.40, 682,907.02 and 268,499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,854.40, 682,907.02 and 268,499.90 is: 370,534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,854.40 : 682,907.02 = 268,499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,854.40/682,907.02 = 268,499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,854.40x = 682,907.02 × 268,499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,854.40x = 183,360,466,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,360,466,579.30/494,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,534.17

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