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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,663.84, 679,876.29 and 266,309.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,663.84, 679,876.29 and 266,309.34 is: 367,506.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,663.84 : 679,876.29 = 266,309.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,663.84/679,876.29 = 266,309.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,663.84x = 679,876.29 × 266,309.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,663.84x = 181,057,406,071.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,057,406,071.55/492,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,506.99

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