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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,689.85, 679,912.98 and 266,335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,689.85, 679,912.98 and 266,335.35 is: 367,543.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,689.85 : 679,912.98 = 266,335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,689.85/679,912.98 = 266,335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,689.85x = 679,912.98 × 266,335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,689.85x = 181,084,861,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,084,861,497.84/492,689.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,543.32

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