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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,191, 680,603.58 and 266,836.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,191, 680,603.58 and 266,836.50 is: 368,234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,191 : 680,603.58 = 266,836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,191/680,603.58 = 266,836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,191x = 680,603.58 × 266,836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,191x = 181,609,877,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,609,877,174.67/493,191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,234.37

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