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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,638.76, 679,840.92 and 266,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,638.76, 679,840.92 and 266,284.44 is: 367,472.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,638.76 : 679,840.92 = 266,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,638.76/679,840.92 = 266,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,638.76x = 679,840.92 × 266,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,638.76x = 181,031,058,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,031,058,671.29/492,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,472.22

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