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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,263, 679,323.30 and 265,908.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,263, 679,323.30 and 265,908.50 is: 366,953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,263 : 679,323.30 = 265,908.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,263/679,323.30 = 265,908.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,263x = 679,323.30 × 265,908.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,263x = 180,637,839,718.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,637,839,718.05/492,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,953.92

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