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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,868.15, 682,925.99 and 268,513.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,868.15, 682,925.99 and 268,513.65 is: 370,553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,868.15 : 682,925.99 = 268,513.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,868.15/682,925.99 = 268,513.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,868.15x = 682,925.99 × 268,513.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,868.15x = 183,374,948,912.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,374,948,912.20/494,868.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,553.14

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