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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,125.38, 679,132.96 and 265,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,125.38, 679,132.96 and 265,770.88 is: 366,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,125.38 : 679,132.96 = 265,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,125.38/679,132.96 = 265,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,125.38x = 679,132.96 × 265,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,125.38x = 180,493,762,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,493,762,053.95/492,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,763.78

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