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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,156, 680,560.20 and 266,806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,156, 680,560.20 and 266,806.36 is: 368,195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,156 : 680,560.20 = 266,806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,156/680,560.20 = 266,806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,156x = 680,560.20 × 266,806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,156x = 181,577,789,722.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,577,789,722.87/493,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,195.44

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