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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,642.08, 681,226.56 and 267,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,642.08, 681,226.56 and 267,287.04 is: 368,856.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,642.08 : 681,226.56 = 267,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,642.08/681,226.56 = 267,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,642.08x = 681,226.56 × 267,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,642.08x = 182,083,030,791.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,083,030,791.78/493,642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,856.38

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