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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,906.91, 682,973.35 and 268,552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,906.91, 682,973.35 and 268,552.41 is: 370,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,906.91 : 682,973.35 = 268,552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,906.91/682,973.35 = 268,552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,906.91x = 682,973.35 × 268,552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,906.91x = 183,414,137,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,414,137,386.35/494,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,603.31

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