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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,827.60, 736,241.40 and 266,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,827.60, 736,241.40 and 266,295.60 is: 399,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,827.60 : 736,241.40 = 266,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,827.60/736,241.40 = 266,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,827.60x = 736,241.40 × 266,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,827.60x = 196,057,845,357.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,057,845,357.84/490,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,443.40

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