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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,150.67, 679,167.79 and 265,796.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,150.67, 679,167.79 and 265,796.17 is: 366,798.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,150.67 : 679,167.79 = 265,796.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,150.67/679,167.79 = 265,796.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,150.67x = 679,167.79 × 265,796.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,150.67x = 180,520,196,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,520,196,040.38/492,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,798.64

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