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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,976.44, 683,067.96 and 268,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,976.44, 683,067.96 and 268,621.96 is: 370,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,976.44 : 683,067.96 = 268,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,976.44/683,067.96 = 268,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,976.44x = 683,067.96 × 268,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,976.44x = 183,487,054,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,487,054,228.40/494,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,698.56

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