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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,911.09, 736,579.86 and 266,430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,911.09, 736,579.86 and 266,430.12 is: 399,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,911.09 : 736,579.86 = 266,430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,911.09/736,579.86 = 266,430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,911.09x = 736,579.86 × 266,430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,911.09x = 196,247,060,489.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,247,060,489.38/490,911.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,760.90

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