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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,625.67, 679,823.01 and 266,271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,625.67, 679,823.01 and 266,271.17 is: 367,453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,625.67 : 679,823.01 = 266,271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,625.67/679,823.01 = 266,271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,625.67x = 679,823.01 × 266,271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,625.67x = 181,017,264,866.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,017,264,866.51/492,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,453.99

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