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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,859.04, 680,145 and 266,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,859.04, 680,145 and 266,504 is: 367,775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,859.04 : 680,145 = 266,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,859.04/680,145 = 266,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,859.04x = 680,145 × 266,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,859.04x = 181,261,363,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,261,363,080/492,859.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,775.26

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