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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,306.19, 680,762.54 and 266,951.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,306.19, 680,762.54 and 266,951.69 is: 368,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,306.19 : 680,762.54 = 266,951.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,306.19/680,762.54 = 266,951.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,306.19x = 680,762.54 × 266,951.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,306.19x = 181,730,710,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,730,710,541.69/493,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,393.33

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