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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,565.72, 681,120.90 and 267,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,565.72, 681,120.90 and 267,211.16 is: 368,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,565.72 : 681,120.90 = 267,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,565.72/681,120.90 = 267,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,565.72x = 681,120.90 × 267,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,565.72x = 182,003,105,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,003,105,789.24/493,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,751.51

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