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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,347.07, 679,438.97 and 265,992.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,347.07, 679,438.97 and 265,992.57 is: 367,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,347.07 : 679,438.97 = 265,992.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,347.07/679,438.97 = 265,992.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,347.07x = 679,438.97 × 265,992.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,347.07x = 180,725,716,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,725,716,458.49/492,347.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,069.75

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