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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,967.46, 680,295.10 and 266,612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,967.46, 680,295.10 and 266,612.96 is: 367,925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,967.46 : 680,295.10 = 266,612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,967.46/680,295.10 = 266,612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,967.46x = 680,295.10 × 266,612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,967.46x = 181,375,490,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,375,490,284.50/492,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,925.89

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