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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,299.32, 679,363.66 and 277,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,299.32, 679,363.66 and 277,435.08 is: 382,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,299.32 : 679,363.66 = 277,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,299.32/679,363.66 = 277,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,299.32x = 679,363.66 × 277,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,299.32x = 188,479,311,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,479,311,361.19/492,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,855.11

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