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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,313.26, 680,774.01 and 266,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,313.26, 680,774.01 and 266,958.70 is: 368,403.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,313.26 : 680,774.01 = 266,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,313.26/680,774.01 = 266,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,313.26x = 680,774.01 × 266,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,313.26x = 181,738,544,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,738,544,703.39/493,313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,403.93

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