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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,280.67, 680,729.13 and 266,926.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,280.67, 680,729.13 and 266,926.17 is: 368,359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,280.67 : 680,729.13 = 266,926.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,280.67/680,729.13 = 266,926.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,280.67x = 680,729.13 × 266,926.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,280.67x = 181,704,419,478.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,704,419,478.33/493,280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,359.09

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