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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,317.70, 680,778.41 and 266,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,317.70, 680,778.41 and 266,963.20 is: 368,409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,317.70 : 680,778.41 = 266,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,317.70/680,778.41 = 266,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,317.70x = 680,778.41 × 266,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,317.70x = 181,742,782,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,742,782,824.51/493,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,409.21

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