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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,314.70, 680,774.27 and 266,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,314.70, 680,774.27 and 266,960.20 is: 368,405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,314.70 : 680,774.27 = 266,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,314.70/680,774.27 = 266,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,314.70x = 680,774.27 × 266,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,314.70x = 181,739,635,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,739,635,274.05/493,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,405.07

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