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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,713.62, 679,946.53 and 266,359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,713.62, 679,946.53 and 266,359.14 is: 367,576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,713.62 : 679,946.53 = 266,359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,713.62/679,946.53 = 266,359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,713.62x = 679,946.53 × 266,359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,713.62x = 181,109,972,976.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,109,972,976.78/492,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,576.55

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