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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,279.70, 680,727.78 and 266,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,279.70, 680,727.78 and 266,925.20 is: 368,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,279.70 : 680,727.78 = 266,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,279.70/680,727.78 = 266,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,279.70x = 680,727.78 × 266,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,279.70x = 181,703,398,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,703,398,822.06/493,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,357.75

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