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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,656.58, 679,865.78 and 266,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,656.58, 679,865.78 and 266,302.08 is: 367,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,656.58 : 679,865.78 = 266,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,656.58/679,865.78 = 266,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,656.58x = 679,865.78 × 266,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,656.58x = 181,049,671,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,049,671,334.82/492,656.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,496.71

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