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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,751.84, 681,376.08 and 267,397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,751.84, 681,376.08 and 267,397.28 is: 369,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,751.84 : 681,376.08 = 267,397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,751.84/681,376.08 = 267,397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,751.84x = 681,376.08 × 267,397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,751.84x = 182,198,110,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,198,110,449.06/493,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,007.46

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