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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,058.85, 679,043.63 and 277,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,058.85, 679,043.63 and 277,202.30 is: 382,540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,058.85 : 679,043.63 = 277,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,058.85/679,043.63 = 277,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,058.85x = 679,043.63 × 277,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,058.85x = 188,232,453,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,232,453,334.14/492,058.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,540.53

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