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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,973.52, 681,686.73 and 267,619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,973.52, 681,686.73 and 267,619.02 is: 369,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,973.52 : 681,686.73 = 267,619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,973.52/681,686.73 = 267,619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,973.52x = 681,686.73 × 267,619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,973.52x = 182,432,334,629.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,432,334,629.61/493,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,316.02

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