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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,300.89, 680,755.83 and 266,946.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,300.89, 680,755.83 and 266,946.39 is: 368,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,300.89 : 680,755.83 = 266,946.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,300.89/680,755.83 = 266,946.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,300.89x = 680,755.83 × 266,946.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,300.89x = 181,725,311,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,725,311,289.95/493,300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,386.34

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