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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,751.76, 679,998.24 and 266,397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,751.76, 679,998.24 and 266,397.26 is: 367,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,751.76 : 679,998.24 = 266,397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,751.76/679,998.24 = 266,397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,751.76x = 679,998.24 × 266,397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,751.76x = 181,149,664,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,149,664,540.83/492,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,628.65

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