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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,912.38, 682,980.90 and 268,557.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,912.38, 682,980.90 and 268,557.88 is: 370,610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,912.38 : 682,980.90 = 268,557.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,912.38/682,980.90 = 268,557.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,912.38x = 682,980.90 × 268,557.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,912.38x = 183,419,902,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,419,902,584.49/494,912.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,610.86

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