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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,222.21, 679,266.63 and 265,867.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,222.21, 679,266.63 and 265,867.71 is: 366,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,222.21 : 679,266.63 = 265,867.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,222.21/679,266.63 = 265,867.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,222.21x = 679,266.63 × 265,867.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,222.21x = 180,595,063,397.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,595,063,397.52/492,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,897.43

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