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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,225.12, 679,273.44 and 277,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,225.12, 679,273.44 and 277,368.48 is: 382,770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,225.12 : 679,273.44 = 277,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,225.12/679,273.44 = 277,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,225.12x = 679,273.44 × 277,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,225.12x = 188,409,041,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,409,041,557.17/492,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,770.07

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