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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,775.92, 680,032.35 and 266,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,775.92, 680,032.35 and 266,423.04 is: 367,664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,775.92 : 680,032.35 = 266,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,775.92/680,032.35 = 266,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,775.92x = 680,032.35 × 266,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,775.92x = 181,176,285,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,176,285,985.34/492,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,664.65

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