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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,464.93, 679,601.58 and 266,110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,464.93, 679,601.58 and 266,110.43 is: 367,232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,464.93 : 679,601.58 = 266,110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,464.93/679,601.58 = 266,110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,464.93x = 679,601.58 × 266,110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,464.93x = 180,849,068,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,849,068,682.48/492,464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,232.38

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