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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,986.73, 680,321.73 and 266,632.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,986.73, 680,321.73 and 266,632.23 is: 367,952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,986.73 : 680,321.73 = 266,632.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,986.73/680,321.73 = 266,632.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,986.73x = 680,321.73 × 266,632.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,986.73x = 181,395,699,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,395,699,987.36/492,986.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,952.50

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