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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,228.77, 679,275.71 and 265,874.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,228.77, 679,275.71 and 265,874.27 is: 366,906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,228.77 : 679,275.71 = 265,874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,228.77/679,275.71 = 265,874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,228.77x = 679,275.71 × 265,874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,228.77x = 180,601,935,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,601,935,153.77/492,228.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,906.50

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