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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,768.46, 680,020.41 and 266,413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,768.46, 680,020.41 and 266,413.96 is: 367,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,768.46 : 680,020.41 = 266,413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,768.46/680,020.41 = 266,413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,768.46x = 680,020.41 × 266,413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,768.46x = 181,166,930,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,166,930,308.92/492,768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,651.23

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