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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,280.56, 679,367.16 and 277,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,280.56, 679,367.16 and 277,429.68 is: 382,864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,280.56 : 679,367.16 = 277,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,280.56/679,367.16 = 277,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,280.56x = 679,367.16 × 277,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,280.56x = 188,476,613,801.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,476,613,801.31/492,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,864.22

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