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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,231.63, 679,279.91 and 265,877.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,231.63, 679,279.91 and 265,877.13 is: 366,910.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,231.63 : 679,279.91 = 265,877.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,231.63/679,279.91 = 265,877.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,231.63x = 679,279.91 × 265,877.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,231.63x = 180,604,992,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,604,992,937.46/492,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,910.58

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