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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,617.28, 679,819.40 and 288,619.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,617.28, 679,819.40 and 288,619.39 is: 398,299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,617.28 : 679,819.40 = 288,619.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,617.28/679,819.40 = 288,619.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,617.28x = 679,819.40 × 288,619.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,617.28x = 196,209,060,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,209,060,538.17/492,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,299.18

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