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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,493.99, 681,023.97 and 267,139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,493.99, 681,023.97 and 267,139.49 is: 368,653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,493.99 : 681,023.97 = 267,139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,493.99/681,023.97 = 267,139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,493.99x = 681,023.97 × 267,139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,493.99x = 181,928,392,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,928,392,618.46/493,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,653.72

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