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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,928.13, 736,605.36 and 266,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,928.13, 736,605.36 and 266,447.16 is: 399,786.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,928.13 : 736,605.36 = 266,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,928.13/736,605.36 = 266,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,928.13x = 736,605.36 × 266,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,928.13x = 196,266,406,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,266,406,212.78/490,928.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,786.43

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