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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,246.77, 679,300.56 and 265,892.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,246.77, 679,300.56 and 265,892.27 is: 366,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,246.77 : 679,300.56 = 265,892.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,246.77/679,300.56 = 265,892.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,246.77x = 679,300.56 × 265,892.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,246.77x = 180,620,764,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,620,764,514.17/492,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,931.34

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