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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,774.60, 680,027.49 and 266,420.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,774.60, 680,027.49 and 266,420.10 is: 367,658.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,774.60 : 680,027.49 = 266,420.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,774.60/680,027.49 = 266,420.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,774.60x = 680,027.49 × 266,420.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,774.60x = 181,172,991,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,172,991,888.55/492,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,658.95

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