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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,657.32, 681,247.64 and 267,302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,657.32, 681,247.64 and 267,302.28 is: 368,877.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,657.32 : 681,247.64 = 267,302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,657.32/681,247.64 = 267,302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,657.32x = 681,247.64 × 267,302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,657.32x = 182,099,047,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,099,047,416.62/493,657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,877.44

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