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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,759.78, 680,009.28 and 266,405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,759.78, 680,009.28 and 266,405.28 is: 367,639.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,759.78 : 680,009.28 = 266,405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,759.78/680,009.28 = 266,405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,759.78x = 680,009.28 × 266,405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,759.78x = 181,158,062,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,158,062,641.00/492,759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,639.71

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