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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,905.86, 682,971.96 and 268,551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,905.86, 682,971.96 and 268,551.36 is: 370,601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,905.86 : 682,971.96 = 268,551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,905.86/682,971.96 = 268,551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,905.86x = 682,971.96 × 268,551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,905.86x = 183,413,048,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,413,048,699.87/494,905.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,601.89

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