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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,116.63, 679,120.94 and 265,762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,116.63, 679,120.94 and 265,762.13 is: 366,751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,116.63 : 679,120.94 = 265,762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,116.63/679,120.94 = 265,762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,116.63x = 679,120.94 × 265,762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,116.63x = 180,484,624,810.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,484,624,810.80/492,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,751.73

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