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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,517.72, 681,056.62 and 267,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,517.72, 681,056.62 and 267,163.22 is: 368,686.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,517.72 : 681,056.62 = 267,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,517.72/681,056.62 = 267,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,517.72x = 681,056.62 × 267,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,517.72x = 181,953,279,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,953,279,601.52/493,517.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,686.42

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