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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,305.94, 680,762.20 and 266,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,305.94, 680,762.20 and 266,951.44 is: 368,392.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,305.94 : 680,762.20 = 266,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,305.94/680,762.20 = 266,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,305.94x = 680,762.20 × 266,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,305.94x = 181,730,447,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,730,447,218.28/493,305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,392.99

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