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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,660.08, 681,251.40 and 267,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,660.08, 681,251.40 and 267,305.04 is: 368,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,660.08 : 681,251.40 = 267,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,660.08/681,251.40 = 267,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,660.08x = 681,251.40 × 267,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,660.08x = 182,101,932,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,101,932,727.06/493,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,881.22

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