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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,362.52, 679,460.76 and 266,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,362.52, 679,460.76 and 266,008.20 is: 367,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,362.52 : 679,460.76 = 266,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,362.52/679,460.76 = 266,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,362.52x = 679,460.76 × 266,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,362.52x = 180,742,133,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,742,133,738.23/492,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,091.58

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