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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,311.68, 680,770.13 and 266,957.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,311.68, 680,770.13 and 266,957.18 is: 368,400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,311.68 : 680,770.13 = 266,957.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,311.68/680,770.13 = 266,957.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,311.68x = 680,770.13 × 266,957.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,311.68x = 181,736,474,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,736,474,133.03/493,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,400.91

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