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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,059.97, 679,045.19 and 277,203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,059.97, 679,045.19 and 277,203.42 is: 382,542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,059.97 : 679,045.19 = 277,203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,059.97/679,045.19 = 277,203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,059.97x = 679,045.19 × 277,203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,059.97x = 188,233,647,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,233,647,616.53/492,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,542.09

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