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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,132.54, 679,094.33 and 277,310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,132.54, 679,094.33 and 277,310.82 is: 382,661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,132.54 : 679,094.33 = 277,310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,132.54/679,094.33 = 277,310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,132.54x = 679,094.33 × 277,310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,132.54x = 188,320,205,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,320,205,509.65/492,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,661.56

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