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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,100.78, 679,099.08 and 265,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,100.78, 679,099.08 and 265,746.28 is: 366,729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,100.78 : 679,099.08 = 265,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,100.78/679,099.08 = 265,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,100.78x = 679,099.08 × 265,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,100.78x = 180,468,054,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,468,054,261.42/492,100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,729.87

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