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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,279.67, 680,727.75 and 266,925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,279.67, 680,727.75 and 266,925.17 is: 368,357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,279.67 : 680,727.75 = 266,925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,279.67/680,727.75 = 266,925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,279.67x = 680,727.75 × 266,925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,279.67x = 181,703,370,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,703,370,392.47/493,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,357.71

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