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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,339.39, 679,430.21 and 311,131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,339.39, 679,430.21 and 311,131.86 is: 429,363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,339.39 : 679,430.21 = 311,131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,339.39/679,430.21 = 311,131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,339.39x = 679,430.21 × 311,131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,339.39x = 211,392,383,421.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,392,383,421.83/492,339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,363.13

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