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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,422.97, 492,826.99 and 266,621.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,422.97, 492,826.99 and 266,621.30 is: 367,626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,422.97 : 492,826.99 = 266,621.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,422.97/492,826.99 = 266,621.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,422.97x = 492,826.99 × 266,621.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,422.97x = 131,398,172,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,398,172,748.89/357,422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,626.55

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