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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,323.64, 679,410.90 and 277,422.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,323.64, 679,410.90 and 277,422.54 is: 382,845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,323.64 : 679,410.90 = 277,422.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,323.64/679,410.90 = 277,422.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,323.64x = 679,410.90 × 277,422.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,323.64x = 188,483,897,581.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,483,897,581.69/492,323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,845.52

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