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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,965.97, 680,293.04 and 266,611.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,965.97, 680,293.04 and 266,611.47 is: 367,923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,965.97 : 680,293.04 = 266,611.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,965.97/680,293.04 = 266,611.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,965.97x = 680,293.04 × 266,611.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,965.97x = 181,373,927,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,373,927,425.17/492,965.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,923.83

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