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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,234.63, 679,284.05 and 265,880.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,234.63, 679,284.05 and 265,880.13 is: 366,914.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,234.63 : 679,284.05 = 265,880.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,234.63/679,284.05 = 265,880.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,234.63x = 679,284.05 × 265,880.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,234.63x = 180,608,131,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,608,131,520.93/492,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,914.72

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