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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,967.38, 680,294.98 and 266,612.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,967.38, 680,294.98 and 266,612.88 is: 367,925.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,967.38 : 680,294.98 = 266,612.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,967.38/680,294.98 = 266,612.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,967.38x = 680,294.98 × 266,612.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,967.38x = 181,375,399,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,375,399,799.34/492,967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,925.77

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