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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,327.38, 679,151.39 and 339,102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,327.38, 679,151.39 and 339,102.05 is: 467,781.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,327.38 : 679,151.39 = 339,102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,327.38/679,151.39 = 339,102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,327.38x = 679,151.39 × 339,102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,327.38x = 230,301,623,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,301,623,518.08/492,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,781.46

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