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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,066.28, 679,053.54 and 277,208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,066.28, 679,053.54 and 277,208.92 is: 382,549.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,066.28 : 679,053.54 = 277,208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,066.28/679,053.54 = 277,208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,066.28x = 679,053.54 × 277,208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,066.28x = 188,239,698,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,239,698,445.58/492,066.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,549.48

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