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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,125.02, 679,132.59 and 265,770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,125.02, 679,132.59 and 265,770.52 is: 366,763.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,125.02 : 679,132.59 = 265,770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,125.02/679,132.59 = 265,770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,125.02x = 679,132.59 × 265,770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,125.02x = 180,493,421,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,493,421,593.25/492,125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,763.35

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