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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,976.72, 681,687.24 and 267,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,976.72, 681,687.24 and 267,623.12 is: 369,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,976.72 : 681,687.24 = 267,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,976.72/681,687.24 = 267,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,976.72x = 681,687.24 × 267,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,976.72x = 182,435,266,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,435,266,032.99/493,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,319.56

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