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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,315.72, 680,775.62 and 266,961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,315.72, 680,775.62 and 266,961.22 is: 368,406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,315.72 : 680,775.62 = 266,961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,315.72/680,775.62 = 266,961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,315.72x = 680,775.62 × 266,961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,315.72x = 181,740,690,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,740,690,061.46/493,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,406.44

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