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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,535.60, 681,079.36 and 267,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,535.60, 681,079.36 and 267,181.12 is: 368,710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,535.60 : 681,079.36 = 267,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,535.60/681,079.36 = 267,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,535.60x = 681,079.36 × 267,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,535.60x = 181,971,546,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,971,546,213.68/493,535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,710.07

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