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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,233.77, 679,282.62 and 265,879.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,233.77, 679,282.62 and 265,879.27 is: 366,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,233.77 : 679,282.62 = 265,879.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,233.77/679,282.62 = 265,879.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,233.77x = 679,282.62 × 265,879.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,233.77x = 180,607,163,732.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,607,163,732.87/492,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,913.40

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