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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,108, 679,111.38 and 277,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,108, 679,111.38 and 277,251.42 is: 382,608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,108 : 679,111.38 = 277,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,108/679,111.38 = 277,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,108x = 679,111.38 × 277,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,108x = 188,284,594,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,284,594,443.16/492,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,608.28

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