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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,777.38, 681,413.67 and 267,422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,777.38, 681,413.67 and 267,422.88 is: 369,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,777.38 : 681,413.67 = 267,422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,777.38/681,413.67 = 267,422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,777.38x = 681,413.67 × 267,422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,777.38x = 182,225,606,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,225,606,102.77/493,777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,044.05

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