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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,381.92, 679,487.28 and 266,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,381.92, 679,487.28 and 266,027.36 is: 367,117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,381.92 : 679,487.28 = 266,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,381.92/679,487.28 = 266,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,381.92x = 679,487.28 × 266,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,381.92x = 180,762,207,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,762,207,251.98/492,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,117.88

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