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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,117.63, 679,122.32 and 265,763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,117.63, 679,122.32 and 265,763.13 is: 366,753.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,117.63 : 679,122.32 = 265,763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,117.63/679,122.32 = 265,763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,117.63x = 679,122.32 × 265,763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,117.63x = 180,485,673,416.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,485,673,416.06/492,117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,753.11

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