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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,297.13, 680,750.64 and 266,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,297.13, 680,750.64 and 266,942.63 is: 368,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,297.13 : 680,750.64 = 266,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,297.13/680,750.64 = 266,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,297.13x = 680,750.64 × 266,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,297.13x = 181,721,362,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,721,362,812.03/493,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,381.15

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