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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,968.63, 680,296.71 and 266,614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,968.63, 680,296.71 and 266,614.13 is: 367,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,968.63 : 680,296.71 = 266,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,968.63/680,296.71 = 266,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,968.63x = 680,296.71 × 266,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,968.63x = 181,376,712,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,376,712,077.03/492,968.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,927.50

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