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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,823.73, 680,096.70 and 266,469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,823.73, 680,096.70 and 266,469.23 is: 367,727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,823.73 : 680,096.70 = 266,469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,823.73/680,096.70 = 266,469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,823.73x = 680,096.70 × 266,469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,823.73x = 181,224,840,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,224,840,574.06/492,823.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,727.51

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