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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,854.04, 680,138.10 and 266,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,854.04, 680,138.10 and 266,499 is: 367,768.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,854.04 : 680,138.10 = 266,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,854.04/680,138.10 = 266,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,854.04x = 680,138.10 × 266,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,854.04x = 181,256,123,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,256,123,511.90/492,854.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,768.36

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