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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,985.47, 681,700.62 and 267,630.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,985.47, 681,700.62 and 267,630.97 is: 369,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,985.47 : 681,700.62 = 267,630.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,985.47/681,700.62 = 267,630.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,985.47x = 681,700.62 × 267,630.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,985.47x = 182,444,198,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,444,198,180.20/493,985.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,331.10

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