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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,776.22, 680,032.22 and 266,421.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,776.22, 680,032.22 and 266,421.72 is: 367,662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,776.22 : 680,032.22 = 266,421.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,776.22/680,032.22 = 266,421.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,776.22x = 680,032.22 × 266,421.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,776.22x = 181,175,352,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,175,352,375.71/492,776.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,662.53

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