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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,655.79, 679,864.68 and 266,301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,655.79, 679,864.68 and 266,301.29 is: 367,495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,655.79 : 679,864.68 = 266,301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,655.79/679,864.68 = 266,301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,655.79x = 679,864.68 × 266,301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,655.79x = 181,048,837,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,048,837,910.11/492,655.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,495.61

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