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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,011.90, 680,356.40 and 266,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,011.90, 680,356.40 and 266,657.40 is: 367,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,011.90 : 680,356.40 = 266,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,011.90/680,356.40 = 266,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,011.90x = 680,356.40 × 266,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,011.90x = 181,422,067,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,422,067,364.07/493,011.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,987.20

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