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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,074.28, 679,064.58 and 277,216.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,074.28, 679,064.58 and 277,216.92 is: 382,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,074.28 : 679,064.58 = 277,216.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,074.28/679,064.58 = 277,216.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,074.28x = 679,064.58 × 277,216.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,074.28x = 188,248,191,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,248,191,348.69/492,074.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,560.52

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