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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,312.16, 679,445.11 and 285,626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,312.16, 679,445.11 and 285,626.08 is: 394,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,312.16 : 679,445.11 = 285,626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,312.16/679,445.11 = 285,626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,312.16x = 679,445.11 × 285,626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,312.16x = 194,067,244,550.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,067,244,550.81/492,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,195.51

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