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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,109.08, 679,112.76 and 277,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,109.08, 679,112.76 and 277,252.44 is: 382,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,109.08 : 679,112.76 = 277,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,109.08/679,112.76 = 277,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,109.08x = 679,112.76 × 277,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,109.08x = 188,285,669,745.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,285,669,745.13/492,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,609.62

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