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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,992.89, 683,090.01 and 268,638.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,992.89, 683,090.01 and 268,638.39 is: 370,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,992.89 : 683,090.01 = 268,638.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,992.89/683,090.01 = 268,638.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,992.89x = 683,090.01 × 268,638.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,992.89x = 183,504,200,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,504,200,511.48/494,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,720.88

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