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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,960.52, 683,046 and 268,606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,960.52, 683,046 and 268,606.02 is: 370,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,960.52 : 683,046 = 268,606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,960.52/683,046 = 268,606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,960.52x = 683,046 × 268,606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,960.52x = 183,470,267,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,470,267,536.92/494,960.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,676.57

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