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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,460.64, 680,975.51 and 267,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,460.64, 680,975.51 and 267,106.14 is: 368,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,460.64 : 680,975.51 = 267,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,460.64/680,975.51 = 267,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,460.64x = 680,975.51 × 267,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,460.64x = 181,892,738,575.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,892,738,575.10/493,460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,606.38

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