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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,664.02, 681,259.62 and 267,309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,664.02, 681,259.62 and 267,309.52 is: 368,888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,664.02 : 681,259.62 = 267,309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,664.02/681,259.62 = 267,309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,664.02x = 681,259.62 × 267,309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,664.02x = 182,107,182,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,107,182,017.58/493,664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,888.91

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