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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,230.78, 679,278.46 and 265,876.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,230.78, 679,278.46 and 265,876.28 is: 366,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,230.78 : 679,278.46 = 265,876.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,230.78/679,278.46 = 265,876.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,230.78x = 679,278.46 × 265,876.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,230.78x = 180,604,030,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,604,030,028.93/492,230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,909.26

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