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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,311.72, 680,770.10 and 266,957.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,311.72, 680,770.10 and 266,957.22 is: 368,400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,311.72 : 680,770.10 = 266,957.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,311.72/680,770.10 = 266,957.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,311.72x = 680,770.10 × 266,957.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,311.72x = 181,736,493,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,736,493,355.12/493,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,400.92

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