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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,883.54, 682,947.24 and 268,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,883.54, 682,947.24 and 268,529.04 is: 370,574.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,883.54 : 682,947.24 = 268,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,883.54/682,947.24 = 268,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,883.54x = 682,947.24 × 268,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,883.54x = 183,391,166,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,391,166,727.85/494,883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,574.39

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