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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,606.76, 681,177.38 and 267,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,606.76, 681,177.38 and 267,252.20 is: 368,808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,606.76 : 681,177.38 = 267,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,606.76/681,177.38 = 267,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,606.76x = 681,177.38 × 267,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,606.76x = 182,046,153,395.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,046,153,395.24/493,606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,808.06

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