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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,955.27, 683,038.76 and 268,600.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,955.27, 683,038.76 and 268,600.77 is: 370,669.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,955.27 : 683,038.76 = 268,600.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,955.27/683,038.76 = 268,600.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,955.27x = 683,038.76 × 268,600.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,955.27x = 183,464,735,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,464,735,532.84/494,955.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,669.32

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