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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,124.13, 679,131.29 and 265,769.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,124.13, 679,131.29 and 265,769.63 is: 366,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,124.13 : 679,131.29 = 265,769.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,124.13/679,131.29 = 265,769.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,124.13x = 679,131.29 × 265,769.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,124.13x = 180,492,468,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,492,468,933.49/492,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,762.08

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