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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,779.22, 680,036.37 and 266,424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,779.22, 680,036.37 and 266,424.72 is: 367,666.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,779.22 : 680,036.37 = 266,424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,779.22/680,036.37 = 266,424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,779.22x = 680,036.37 × 266,424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,779.22x = 181,178,499,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,178,499,467.07/492,779.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,666.68

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