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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,292.70, 680,745.72 and 266,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,292.70, 680,745.72 and 266,938.20 is: 368,375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,292.70 : 680,745.72 = 266,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,292.70/680,745.72 = 266,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,292.70x = 680,745.72 × 266,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,292.70x = 181,717,037,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,717,037,154.50/493,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,375.69

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