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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,383.27, 680,868.90 and 267,028.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,383.27, 680,868.90 and 267,028.77 is: 368,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,383.27 : 680,868.90 = 267,028.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,383.27/680,868.90 = 267,028.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,383.27x = 680,868.90 × 267,028.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,383.27x = 181,811,584,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,811,584,898.25/493,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,499.70

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