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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,284.17, 680,733.96 and 266,929.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,284.17, 680,733.96 and 266,929.67 is: 368,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,284.17 : 680,733.96 = 266,929.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,284.17/680,733.96 = 266,929.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,284.17x = 680,733.96 × 266,929.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,284.17x = 181,708,091,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,708,091,300.59/493,284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,363.92

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