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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,701.89, 681,304.71 and 267,347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,701.89, 681,304.71 and 267,347.39 is: 368,937.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,701.89 : 681,304.71 = 267,347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,701.89/681,304.71 = 267,347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,701.89x = 681,304.71 × 267,347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,701.89x = 182,145,036,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,145,036,013.21/493,701.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,937.29

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