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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,968.22, 680,296.14 and 266,613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,968.22, 680,296.14 and 266,613.72 is: 367,926.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,968.22 : 680,296.14 = 266,613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,968.22/680,296.14 = 266,613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,968.22x = 680,296.14 × 266,613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,968.22x = 181,376,284,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,376,284,587.04/492,968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,926.93

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