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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,293.16, 679,533.30 and 288,409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,293.16, 679,533.30 and 288,409.68 is: 398,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,293.16 : 679,533.30 = 288,409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,293.16/679,533.30 = 288,409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,293.16x = 679,533.30 × 288,409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,293.16x = 195,983,981,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,983,981,602.34/492,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,104.21

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