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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,908.54, 682,975.66 and 268,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,908.54, 682,975.66 and 268,554.04 is: 370,605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,908.54 : 682,975.66 = 268,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,908.54/682,975.66 = 268,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,908.54x = 682,975.66 × 268,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,908.54x = 183,415,872,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,415,872,714.67/494,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,605.59

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