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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,406.92, 679,521.86 and 266,052.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,406.92, 679,521.86 and 266,052.36 is: 367,152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,406.92 : 679,521.86 = 266,052.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,406.92/679,521.86 = 266,052.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,406.92x = 679,521.86 × 266,052.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,406.92x = 180,788,394,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,788,394,524.59/492,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,152.42

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