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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,222.96, 679,267.67 and 265,868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,222.96, 679,267.67 and 265,868.46 is: 366,898.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,222.96 : 679,267.67 = 265,868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,222.96/679,267.67 = 265,868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,222.96x = 679,267.67 × 265,868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,222.96x = 180,595,848,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,595,848,021.35/492,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,898.46

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