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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,929.92, 683,005.20 and 268,575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,929.92, 683,005.20 and 268,575.48 is: 370,635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,929.92 : 683,005.20 = 268,575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,929.92/683,005.20 = 268,575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,929.92x = 683,005.20 × 268,575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,929.92x = 183,438,449,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,438,449,432.50/494,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,635.20

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