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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,967.23, 680,294.78 and 266,612.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,967.23, 680,294.78 and 266,612.73 is: 367,925.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,967.23 : 680,294.78 = 266,612.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,967.23/680,294.78 = 266,612.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,967.23x = 680,294.78 × 266,612.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,967.23x = 181,375,247,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,375,247,167.49/492,967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,925.57

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