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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,833.60, 736,250.40 and 266,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,833.60, 736,250.40 and 266,301.60 is: 399,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,833.60 : 736,250.40 = 266,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,833.60/736,250.40 = 266,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,833.60x = 736,250.40 × 266,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,833.60x = 196,064,659,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,064,659,520.64/490,833.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,452.40

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