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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,967.97, 680,295.80 and 266,613.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,967.97, 680,295.80 and 266,613.47 is: 367,926.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,967.97 : 680,295.80 = 266,613.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,967.97/680,295.80 = 266,613.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,967.97x = 680,295.80 × 266,613.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,967.97x = 181,376,026,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,376,026,231.70/492,967.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,926.59

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