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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,830.60, 736,245.90 and 266,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,830.60, 736,245.90 and 266,298.60 is: 399,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,830.60 : 736,245.90 = 266,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,830.60/736,245.90 = 266,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,830.60x = 736,245.90 × 266,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,830.60x = 196,061,252,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,061,252,425.74/490,830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,447.90

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