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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,342.31, 680,812.39 and 266,987.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,342.31, 680,812.39 and 266,987.81 is: 368,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,342.31 : 680,812.39 = 266,987.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,342.31/680,812.39 = 266,987.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,342.31x = 680,812.39 × 266,987.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,342.31x = 181,768,611,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,768,611,062.73/493,342.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,443.18

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