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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,375.23, 680,857.88 and 267,020.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,375.23, 680,857.88 and 267,020.73 is: 368,488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,375.23 : 680,857.88 = 267,020.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,375.23/680,857.88 = 267,020.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,375.23x = 680,857.88 × 267,020.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,375.23x = 181,803,166,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,803,166,808.75/493,375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,488.64

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