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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,551.64, 679,727.34 and 277,648.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,551.64, 679,727.34 and 277,648.92 is: 383,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,551.64 : 679,727.34 = 277,648.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,551.64/679,727.34 = 277,648.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,551.64x = 679,727.34 × 277,648.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,551.64x = 188,725,561,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,725,561,845.47/492,551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,158.94

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