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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,305.89, 680,762.73 and 266,951.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,305.89, 680,762.73 and 266,951.39 is: 368,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,305.89 : 680,762.73 = 266,951.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,305.89/680,762.73 = 266,951.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,305.89x = 680,762.73 × 266,951.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,305.89x = 181,730,557,033.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,730,557,033.70/493,305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,393.24

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