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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,224.72, 680,650.08 and 266,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,224.72, 680,650.08 and 266,870.24 is: 368,280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,224.72 : 680,650.08 = 266,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,224.72/680,650.08 = 266,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,224.72x = 680,650.08 × 266,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,224.72x = 181,645,250,205.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,645,250,205.62/493,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,280.91

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