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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,050.49, 679,026.55 and 277,259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,050.49, 679,026.55 and 277,259.73 is: 382,616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,050.49 : 679,026.55 = 277,259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,050.49/679,026.55 = 277,259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,050.49x = 679,026.55 × 277,259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,050.49x = 188,266,717,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,266,717,915.83/492,050.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,616.67

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