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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,985.97, 681,701.31 and 267,631.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,985.97, 681,701.31 and 267,631.47 is: 369,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,985.97 : 681,701.31 = 267,631.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,985.97/681,701.31 = 267,631.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,985.97x = 681,701.31 × 267,631.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,985.97x = 182,444,723,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,444,723,696.23/493,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,331.79

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