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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,110.08, 679,114.14 and 277,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,110.08, 679,114.14 and 277,253.44 is: 382,611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,110.08 : 679,114.14 = 277,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,110.08/679,114.14 = 277,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,110.08x = 679,114.14 × 277,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,110.08x = 188,286,731,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,286,731,467.64/492,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,611.00

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