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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,248.32, 679,302.64 and 265,893.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,248.32, 679,302.64 and 265,893.84 is: 366,933.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,248.32 : 679,302.64 = 265,893.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,248.32/679,302.64 = 265,893.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,248.32x = 679,302.64 × 265,893.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,248.32x = 180,622,387,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,622,387,471.74/492,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,933.48

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