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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,375.14, 680,859.69 and 267,020.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,375.14, 680,859.69 and 267,020.58 is: 368,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,375.14 : 680,859.69 = 267,020.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,375.14/680,859.69 = 267,020.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,375.14x = 680,859.69 × 267,020.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,375.14x = 181,803,549,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,803,549,322.42/493,375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,489.48

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