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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,291, 680,742.19 and 266,936.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,291, 680,742.19 and 266,936.50 is: 368,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,291 : 680,742.19 = 266,936.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,291/680,742.19 = 266,936.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,291x = 680,742.19 × 266,936.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,291x = 181,714,937,600.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,714,937,600.94/493,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,372.70

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