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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,230.63, 679,278.53 and 265,876.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,230.63, 679,278.53 and 265,876.13 is: 366,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,230.63 : 679,278.53 = 265,876.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,230.63/679,278.53 = 265,876.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,230.63x = 679,278.53 × 265,876.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,230.63x = 180,603,944,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,603,944,016.79/492,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,909.20

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