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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,536.23, 681,080.25 and 267,181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,536.23, 681,080.25 and 267,181.73 is: 368,710.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,536.23 : 681,080.25 = 267,181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,536.23/681,080.25 = 267,181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,536.23x = 681,080.25 × 267,181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,536.23x = 181,972,194,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,972,194,722.52/493,536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,710.92

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