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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,955.77, 683,039.45 and 268,601.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,955.77, 683,039.45 and 268,601.27 is: 370,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,955.77 : 683,039.45 = 268,601.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,955.77/683,039.45 = 268,601.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,955.77x = 683,039.45 × 268,601.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,955.77x = 183,465,262,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,465,262,387.10/494,955.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,670.01

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