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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,269, 679,331.52 and 265,914.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,269, 679,331.52 and 265,914.56 is: 366,962.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,269 : 679,331.52 = 265,914.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,269/679,331.52 = 265,914.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,269x = 679,331.52 × 265,914.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,269x = 180,644,142,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,644,142,234.93/492,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,962.25

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