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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,263.48, 679,323.90 and 265,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,263.48, 679,323.90 and 265,909.08 is: 366,954.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,263.48 : 679,323.90 = 265,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,263.48/679,323.90 = 265,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,263.48x = 679,323.90 × 265,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,263.48x = 180,638,393,271.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,638,393,271.01/492,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,954.69

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