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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,871.44, 680,162.66 and 266,516.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,871.44, 680,162.66 and 266,516.94 is: 367,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,871.44 : 680,162.66 = 266,516.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,871.44/680,162.66 = 266,516.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,871.44x = 680,162.66 × 266,516.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,871.44x = 181,274,873,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,274,873,062.92/492,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,793.42

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