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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,849.04, 680,131.20 and 266,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,849.04, 680,131.20 and 266,494 is: 367,761.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,849.04 : 680,131.20 = 266,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,849.04/680,131.20 = 266,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,849.04x = 680,131.20 × 266,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,849.04x = 181,250,884,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,250,884,012.80/492,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,761.46

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