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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,271.67, 680,716.71 and 266,917.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,271.67, 680,716.71 and 266,917.17 is: 368,346.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,271.67 : 680,716.71 = 266,917.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,271.67/680,716.71 = 266,917.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,271.67x = 680,716.71 × 266,917.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,271.67x = 181,694,977,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,694,977,804.91/493,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,346.67

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