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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,632.21, 679,833.43 and 266,277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,632.21, 679,833.43 and 266,277.71 is: 367,463.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,632.21 : 679,833.43 = 266,277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,632.21/679,833.43 = 266,277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,632.21x = 679,833.43 × 266,277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,632.21x = 181,024,489,955.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,024,489,955.74/492,632.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,463.77

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