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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,302.39, 680,757.90 and 266,947.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,302.39, 680,757.90 and 266,947.89 is: 368,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,302.39 : 680,757.90 = 266,947.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,302.39/680,757.90 = 266,947.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,302.39x = 680,757.90 × 266,947.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,302.39x = 181,726,885,005.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,726,885,005.83/493,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,388.41

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