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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,267.60, 679,343.52 and 277,395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,267.60, 679,343.52 and 277,395.84 is: 382,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,267.60 : 679,343.52 = 277,395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,267.60/679,343.52 = 277,395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,267.60x = 679,343.52 × 277,395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,267.60x = 188,447,066,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,447,066,378.96/492,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,814.28

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