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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,244.48, 679,297.68 and 265,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,244.48, 679,297.68 and 265,890 is: 366,928.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,244.48 : 679,297.68 = 265,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,244.48/679,297.68 = 265,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,244.48x = 679,297.68 × 265,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,244.48x = 180,618,460,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,618,460,135.20/492,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,928.36

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