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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,780.61, 680,038.23 and 266,426.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,780.61, 680,038.23 and 266,426.11 is: 367,668.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,780.61 : 680,038.23 = 266,426.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,780.61/680,038.23 = 266,426.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,780.61x = 680,038.23 × 266,426.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,780.61x = 181,179,940,270.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,179,940,270.19/492,780.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,668.57

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