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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,240.48, 679,292.16 and 265,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,240.48, 679,292.16 and 265,886 is: 366,922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,240.48 : 679,292.16 = 265,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,240.48/679,292.16 = 265,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,240.48x = 679,292.16 × 265,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,240.48x = 180,614,275,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,614,275,253.76/492,240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,922.84

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