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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,114.80, 679,118.40 and 265,760.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,114.80, 679,118.40 and 265,760.30 is: 366,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,114.80 : 679,118.40 = 265,760.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,114.80/679,118.40 = 265,760.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,114.80x = 679,118.40 × 265,760.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,114.80x = 180,482,709,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,482,709,719.52/492,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,749.20

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