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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,109.47, 679,113.45 and 277,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,109.47, 679,113.45 and 277,252.92 is: 382,610.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,109.47 : 679,113.45 = 277,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,109.47/679,113.45 = 277,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,109.47x = 679,113.45 × 277,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,109.47x = 188,286,187,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,286,187,023.77/492,109.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,610.37

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