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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,967.22, 680,294.76 and 266,612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,967.22, 680,294.76 and 266,612.72 is: 367,925.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,967.22 : 680,294.76 = 266,612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,967.22/680,294.76 = 266,612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,967.22x = 680,294.76 × 266,612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,967.22x = 181,375,236,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,375,236,514.78/492,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,925.55

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