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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,697.28, 681,302.08 and 267,342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,697.28, 681,302.08 and 267,342.72 is: 368,932.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,697.28 : 681,302.08 = 267,342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,697.28/681,302.08 = 267,342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,697.28x = 681,302.08 × 267,342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,697.28x = 182,141,151,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,141,151,208.86/493,697.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,932.86

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