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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,463.82, 679,443.72 and 388,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,463.82, 679,443.72 and 388,769.28 is: 536,378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,463.82 : 679,443.72 = 388,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,463.82/679,443.72 = 388,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,463.82x = 679,443.72 × 388,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,463.82x = 264,146,845,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,146,845,824.92/492,463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,378.18

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