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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,620.04, 679,814.64 and 266,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,620.04, 679,814.64 and 266,265 is: 367,445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,620.04 : 679,814.64 = 266,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,620.04/679,814.64 = 266,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,620.04x = 679,814.64 × 266,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,620.04x = 181,010,845,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,010,845,119.60/492,620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,445.15

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