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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,871.65, 682,930.82 and 268,517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,871.65, 682,930.82 and 268,517.15 is: 370,557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,871.65 : 682,930.82 = 268,517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,871.65/682,930.82 = 268,517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,871.65x = 682,930.82 × 268,517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,871.65x = 183,378,637,433.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,378,637,433.56/494,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,557.98

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