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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,132.68, 680,521.44 and 266,778.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,132.68, 680,521.44 and 266,778.24 is: 368,153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,132.68 : 680,521.44 = 266,778.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,132.68/680,521.44 = 266,778.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,132.68x = 680,521.44 × 266,778.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,132.68x = 181,548,312,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,548,312,045.47/493,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,153.07

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