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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,268.67, 680,712.57 and 266,914.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,268.67, 680,712.57 and 266,914.17 is: 368,342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,268.67 : 680,712.57 = 266,914.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,268.67/680,712.57 = 266,914.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,268.67x = 680,712.57 × 266,914.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,268.67x = 181,691,830,630.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,691,830,630.12/493,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,342.53

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