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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,764.72, 681,394.68 and 267,411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,764.72, 681,394.68 and 267,411.12 is: 369,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,764.72 : 681,394.68 = 267,411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,764.72/681,394.68 = 267,411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,764.72x = 681,394.68 × 267,411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,764.72x = 182,212,514,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,212,514,540.84/493,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,027.00

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