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