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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,344.09, 680,813.51 and 266,989.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,344.09, 680,813.51 and 266,989.59 is: 368,444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,344.09 : 680,813.51 = 266,989.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,344.09/680,813.51 = 266,989.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,344.09x = 680,813.51 × 266,989.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,344.09x = 181,770,118,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,770,118,566.41/493,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,444.91

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