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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,505.74, 679,657.86 and 277,645.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,505.74, 679,657.86 and 277,645.80 is: 383,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,505.74 : 679,657.86 = 277,645.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,505.74/679,657.86 = 277,645.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,505.74x = 679,657.86 × 277,645.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,505.74x = 188,704,150,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,704,150,265.99/492,505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,151.17

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