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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,207.76, 679,322.64 and 298,647.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,207.76, 679,322.64 and 298,647.28 is: 412,179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,207.76 : 679,322.64 = 298,647.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,207.76/679,322.64 = 298,647.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,207.76x = 679,322.64 × 298,647.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,207.76x = 202,877,858,678.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,877,858,678.42/492,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,179.32

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