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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,951.96, 683,033.68 and 268,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,951.96, 683,033.68 and 268,597.46 is: 370,664.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,951.96 : 683,033.68 = 268,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,951.96/683,033.68 = 268,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,951.96x = 683,033.68 × 268,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,951.96x = 183,461,111,542.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,461,111,542.45/494,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,664.48

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