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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,646.33, 681,232.43 and 267,291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,646.33, 681,232.43 and 267,291.29 is: 368,862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,646.33 : 681,232.43 = 267,291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,646.33/681,232.43 = 267,291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,646.33x = 681,232.43 × 267,291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,646.33x = 182,087,495,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,087,495,004.54/493,646.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,862.25

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