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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,010.73, 680,354.84 and 266,656.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,010.73, 680,354.84 and 266,656.23 is: 367,985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,010.73 : 680,354.84 = 266,656.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,010.73/680,354.84 = 266,656.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,010.73x = 680,354.84 × 266,656.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,010.73x = 181,420,857,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,420,857,363.29/493,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,985.62

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