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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,601.02, 679,789.51 and 266,245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,601.02, 679,789.51 and 266,245.82 is: 367,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,601.02 : 679,789.51 = 266,245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,601.02/679,789.51 = 266,245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,601.02x = 679,789.51 × 266,245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,601.02x = 180,991,115,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,991,115,517.35/492,601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,419.29

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