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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,973.14, 680,302.92 and 266,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,973.14, 680,302.92 and 266,618.64 is: 367,933.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,973.14 : 680,302.92 = 266,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,973.14/680,302.92 = 266,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,973.14x = 680,302.92 × 266,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,973.14x = 181,381,439,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,381,439,318.43/492,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,933.72

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