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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,111.32, 679,113.59 and 265,756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,111.32, 679,113.59 and 265,756.82 is: 366,744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,111.32 : 679,113.59 = 265,756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,111.32/679,113.59 = 265,756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,111.32x = 679,113.59 × 265,756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,111.32x = 180,479,063,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,479,063,372.83/492,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,744.39

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