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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,922.36, 682,994.72 and 268,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,922.36, 682,994.72 and 268,567.88 is: 370,624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,922.36 : 682,994.72 = 268,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,922.36/682,994.72 = 268,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,922.36x = 682,994.72 × 268,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,922.36x = 183,430,444,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,430,444,001.59/494,922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,624.69

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