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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,970.22, 681,679.62 and 267,615.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,970.22, 681,679.62 and 267,615.72 is: 369,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,970.22 : 681,679.62 = 267,615.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,970.22/681,679.62 = 267,615.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,970.22x = 681,679.62 × 267,615.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,970.22x = 182,428,182,315.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,428,182,315.63/493,970.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,310.08

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