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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,184.69, 680,594.87 and 266,830.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,184.69, 680,594.87 and 266,830.19 is: 368,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,184.69 : 680,594.87 = 266,830.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,184.69/680,594.87 = 266,830.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,184.69x = 680,594.87 × 266,830.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,184.69x = 181,603,258,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,603,258,475.13/493,184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,225.66

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