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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,231.94, 679,280.18 and 265,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,231.94, 679,280.18 and 265,877.44 is: 366,910.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,231.94 : 679,280.18 = 265,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,231.94/679,280.18 = 265,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,231.94x = 679,280.18 × 265,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,231.94x = 180,605,272,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,605,272,273.55/492,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,910.92

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