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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,427.79, 680,932.40 and 267,073.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,427.79, 680,932.40 and 267,073.29 is: 368,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,427.79 : 680,932.40 = 267,073.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,427.79/680,932.40 = 267,073.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,427.79x = 680,932.40 × 267,073.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,427.79x = 181,858,855,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,858,855,000.23/493,427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,562.25

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