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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,678.52, 681,279.63 and 267,324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,678.52, 681,279.63 and 267,324.02 is: 368,908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,678.52 : 681,279.63 = 267,324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,678.52/681,279.63 = 267,324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,678.52x = 681,279.63 × 267,324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,678.52x = 182,122,409,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,122,409,435.71/493,678.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,908.92

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