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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,987, 681,702.70 and 267,632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,987, 681,702.70 and 267,632.48 is: 369,333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,987 : 681,702.70 = 267,632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,987/681,702.70 = 267,632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,987x = 681,702.70 × 267,632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,987x = 182,445,784,223.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,445,784,223.70/493,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,333.17

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