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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,205.09, 680,622.98 and 266,850.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,205.09, 680,622.98 and 266,850.59 is: 368,253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,205.09 : 680,622.98 = 266,850.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,205.09/680,622.98 = 266,850.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,205.09x = 680,622.98 × 266,850.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,205.09x = 181,624,639,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,624,639,043.19/493,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,253.78

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