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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,320.63, 679,142.10 and 339,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,320.63, 679,142.10 and 339,095.30 is: 467,772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,320.63 : 679,142.10 = 339,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,320.63/679,142.10 = 339,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,320.63x = 679,142.10 × 339,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,320.63x = 230,293,892,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,293,892,018.03/492,320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,772.17

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