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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,175.80, 738,263.70 and 279,599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,175.80, 738,263.70 and 279,599.40 is: 419,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,175.80 : 738,263.70 = 279,599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,175.80/738,263.70 = 279,599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,175.80x = 738,263.70 × 279,599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,175.80x = 206,418,087,561.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,418,087,561.78/492,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,399.10

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