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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,502.73, 679,653.72 and 277,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,502.73, 679,653.72 and 277,642.80 is: 383,147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,502.73 : 679,653.72 = 277,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,502.73/679,653.72 = 277,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,502.73x = 679,653.72 × 277,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,502.73x = 188,700,961,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,700,961,851.22/492,502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,147.04

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