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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,307.70, 680,764.60 and 266,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,307.70, 680,764.60 and 266,953.20 is: 368,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,307.70 : 680,764.60 = 266,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,307.70/680,764.60 = 266,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,307.70x = 680,764.60 × 266,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,307.70x = 181,732,288,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,732,288,416.72/493,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,395.40

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