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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,848.04, 680,129.82 and 266,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,848.04, 680,129.82 and 266,493 is: 367,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,848.04 : 680,129.82 = 266,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,848.04/680,129.82 = 266,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,848.04x = 680,129.82 × 266,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,848.04x = 181,249,836,121.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,249,836,121.26/492,848.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,760.08

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