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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,133.44, 680,523.60 and 266,778.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,133.44, 680,523.60 and 266,778.88 is: 368,154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,133.44 : 680,523.60 = 266,778.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,133.44/680,523.60 = 266,778.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,133.44x = 680,523.60 × 266,778.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,133.44x = 181,549,323,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,549,323,821.57/493,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,154.56

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