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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,235.77, 679,285.38 and 265,881.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,235.77, 679,285.38 and 265,881.27 is: 366,916.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,235.77 : 679,285.38 = 265,881.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,235.77/679,285.38 = 265,881.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,235.77x = 679,285.38 × 265,881.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,235.77x = 180,609,259,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,609,259,526.83/492,235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,916.16

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