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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,219.60, 679,277.16 and 277,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,219.60, 679,277.16 and 277,347.84 is: 382,747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,219.60 : 679,277.16 = 277,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,219.60/679,277.16 = 277,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,219.60x = 679,277.16 × 277,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,219.60x = 188,396,053,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,396,053,087.33/492,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,747.97

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