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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,130.14, 679,114.50 and 277,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,130.14, 679,114.50 and 277,282.90 is: 382,636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,130.14 : 679,114.50 = 277,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,130.14/679,114.50 = 277,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,130.14x = 679,114.50 × 277,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,130.14x = 188,306,839,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,306,839,689.84/492,130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,636.27

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