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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,635.54, 679,836.92 and 266,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,635.54, 679,836.92 and 266,281.04 is: 367,467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,635.54 : 679,836.92 = 266,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,635.54/679,836.92 = 266,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,635.54x = 679,836.92 × 266,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,635.54x = 181,027,682,456.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,027,682,456.18/492,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,467.77

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