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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,677.93, 679,895.73 and 266,323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,677.93, 679,895.73 and 266,323.43 is: 367,526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,677.93 : 679,895.73 = 266,323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,677.93/679,895.73 = 266,323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,677.93x = 679,895.73 × 266,323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,677.93x = 181,072,159,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,072,159,456.48/492,677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,526.43

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