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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,970.97, 681,680.66 and 267,616.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,970.97, 681,680.66 and 267,616.47 is: 369,311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,970.97 : 681,680.66 = 267,616.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,970.97/681,680.66 = 267,616.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,970.97x = 681,680.66 × 267,616.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,970.97x = 182,428,970,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,428,970,558.39/493,970.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,311.12

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