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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,832.20, 680,107.86 and 266,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,832.20, 680,107.86 and 266,477.16 is: 367,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,832.20 : 680,107.86 = 266,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,832.20/680,107.86 = 266,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,832.20x = 680,107.86 × 266,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,832.20x = 181,233,211,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,233,211,026.48/492,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,738.17

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