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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,604.58, 679,793.99 and 266,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,604.58, 679,793.99 and 266,250.08 is: 367,424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,604.58 : 679,793.99 = 266,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,604.58/679,793.99 = 266,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,604.58x = 679,793.99 × 266,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,604.58x = 180,995,204,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,995,204,221.02/492,604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,424.93

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