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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,291.09, 679,488.09 and 320,636.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,291.09, 679,488.09 and 320,636.79 is: 442,561.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,291.09 : 679,488.09 = 320,636.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,291.09/679,488.09 = 320,636.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,291.09x = 679,488.09 × 320,636.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,291.09x = 217,868,880,020.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,868,880,020.83/492,291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,561.09

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