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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,071.58, 679,108.95 and 301,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,071.58, 679,108.95 and 301,211.10 is: 415,702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,071.58 : 679,108.95 = 301,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,071.58/679,108.95 = 301,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,071.58x = 679,108.95 × 301,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,071.58x = 204,555,153,849.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,555,153,849.35/492,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,702.03

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