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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,317, 680,782.38 and 266,967.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,317, 680,782.38 and 266,967.36 is: 368,417.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,317 : 680,782.38 = 266,967.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,317/680,782.38 = 266,967.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,317x = 680,782.38 × 266,967.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,317x = 181,746,674,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,746,674,723.12/493,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,417.62

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