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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,425.82, 679,538.05 and 277,561.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,425.82, 679,538.05 and 277,561.82 is: 383,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,425.82 : 679,538.05 = 277,561.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,425.82/679,538.05 = 277,561.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,425.82x = 679,538.05 × 277,561.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,425.82x = 188,613,817,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,613,817,917.25/492,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,029.91

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