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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,109.80, 679,111.52 and 265,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,109.80, 679,111.52 and 265,755.28 is: 366,742.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,109.80 : 679,111.52 = 265,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,109.80/679,111.52 = 265,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,109.80x = 679,111.52 × 265,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,109.80x = 180,477,472,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,477,472,148.83/492,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,742.28

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