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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,313.70, 680,772.89 and 266,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,313.70, 680,772.89 and 266,959.20 is: 368,403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,313.70 : 680,772.89 = 266,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,313.70/680,772.89 = 266,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,313.70x = 680,772.89 × 266,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,313.70x = 181,738,586,096.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,738,586,096.09/493,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,403.69

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