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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,966.98, 680,294.43 and 266,612.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,966.98, 680,294.43 and 266,612.48 is: 367,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,966.98 : 680,294.43 = 266,612.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,966.98/680,294.43 = 266,612.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,966.98x = 680,294.43 × 266,612.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,966.98x = 181,374,980,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,374,980,377.95/492,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,925.22

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