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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,350.60, 680,825.88 and 266,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,350.60, 680,825.88 and 266,996.08 is: 368,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,350.60 : 680,825.88 = 266,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,350.60/680,825.88 = 266,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,350.60x = 680,825.88 × 266,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,350.60x = 181,777,841,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,777,841,122.55/493,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,455.70

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