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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,131.04, 679,092.26 and 277,309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,131.04, 679,092.26 and 277,309.32 is: 382,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,131.04 : 679,092.26 = 277,309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,131.04/679,092.26 = 277,309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,131.04x = 679,092.26 × 277,309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,131.04x = 188,318,612,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,318,612,837.86/492,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,659.49

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