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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,949.96, 683,030.93 and 268,595.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,949.96, 683,030.93 and 268,595.46 is: 370,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,949.96 : 683,030.93 = 268,595.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,949.96/683,030.93 = 268,595.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,949.96x = 683,030.93 × 268,595.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,949.96x = 183,459,005,494.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,459,005,494.60/494,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,661.72

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