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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,411.92, 679,528.76 and 266,057.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,411.92, 679,528.76 and 266,057.36 is: 367,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,411.92 : 679,528.76 = 266,057.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,411.92/679,528.76 = 266,057.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,411.92x = 679,528.76 × 266,057.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,411.92x = 180,793,627,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,793,627,929.67/492,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,159.32

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