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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,233.28, 679,281.91 and 265,878.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,233.28, 679,281.91 and 265,878.78 is: 366,912.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,233.28 : 679,281.91 = 265,878.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,233.28/679,281.91 = 265,878.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,233.28x = 679,281.91 × 265,878.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,233.28x = 180,606,645,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,606,645,506.87/492,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,912.71

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