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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,979.78, 680,312.56 and 266,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,979.78, 680,312.56 and 266,625.28 is: 367,943.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,979.78 : 680,312.56 = 266,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,979.78/680,312.56 = 266,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,979.78x = 680,312.56 × 266,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,979.78x = 181,388,526,797.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,388,526,797.52/492,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,943.14

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