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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,988.22, 680,323.79 and 266,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,988.22, 680,323.79 and 266,633.72 is: 367,954.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,988.22 : 680,323.79 = 266,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,988.22/680,323.79 = 266,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,988.22x = 680,323.79 × 266,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,988.22x = 181,397,262,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,397,262,748.38/492,988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,954.56

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