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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,988.50, 681,704.76 and 267,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,988.50, 681,704.76 and 267,634 is: 369,335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,988.50 : 681,704.76 = 267,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,988.50/681,704.76 = 267,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,988.50x = 681,704.76 × 267,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,988.50x = 182,447,371,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,447,371,737.84/493,988.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,335.26

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