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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,952, 683,034.24 and 268,597.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,952, 683,034.24 and 268,597.52 is: 370,664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,952 : 683,034.24 = 268,597.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,952/683,034.24 = 268,597.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,952x = 683,034.24 × 268,597.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,952x = 183,461,302,939.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,461,302,939.09/494,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,664.84

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