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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,969, 680,297.22 and 266,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,969, 680,297.22 and 266,614.50 is: 367,928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,969 : 680,297.22 = 266,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,969/680,297.22 = 266,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,969x = 680,297.22 × 266,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,969x = 181,377,103,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,377,103,161.69/492,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,928.01

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