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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,552.64, 679,728.72 and 277,649.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,552.64, 679,728.72 and 277,649.92 is: 383,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,552.64 : 679,728.72 = 277,649.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,552.64/679,728.72 = 277,649.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,552.64x = 679,728.72 × 277,649.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,552.64x = 188,726,624,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,726,624,729.70/492,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,160.32

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