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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,177.66, 679,267.80 and 277,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,177.66, 679,267.80 and 277,370.52 is: 382,806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,177.66 : 679,267.80 = 277,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,177.66/679,267.80 = 277,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,177.66x = 679,267.80 × 277,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,177.66x = 188,408,862,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,408,862,905.26/492,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,806.61

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