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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,995.64, 683,093.81 and 268,641.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,995.64, 683,093.81 and 268,641.14 is: 370,724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,995.64 : 683,093.81 = 268,641.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,995.64/683,093.81 = 268,641.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,995.64x = 683,093.81 × 268,641.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,995.64x = 183,507,098,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,507,098,502.14/494,995.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,724.68

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