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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,465.93, 679,602.96 and 266,111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,465.93, 679,602.96 and 266,111.43 is: 367,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,465.93 : 679,602.96 = 266,111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,465.93/679,602.96 = 266,111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,465.93x = 679,602.96 × 266,111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,465.93x = 180,850,115,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,850,115,517.83/492,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,233.76

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