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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,321.70, 680,783.93 and 266,967.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,321.70, 680,783.93 and 266,967.20 is: 368,414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,321.70 : 680,783.93 = 266,967.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,321.70/680,783.93 = 266,967.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,321.70x = 680,783.93 × 266,967.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,321.70x = 181,746,979,597.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,746,979,597.10/493,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,414.73

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