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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,099.34, 679,006.11 and 288,139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,099.34, 679,006.11 and 288,139.72 is: 397,579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,099.34 : 679,006.11 = 288,139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,099.34/679,006.11 = 288,139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,099.34x = 679,006.11 × 288,139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,099.34x = 195,648,630,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,648,630,413.69/492,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,579.54

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