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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,637.54, 679,847.37 and 288,639.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,637.54, 679,847.37 and 288,639.64 is: 398,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,637.54 : 679,847.37 = 288,639.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,637.54/679,847.37 = 288,639.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,637.54x = 679,847.37 × 288,639.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,637.54x = 196,230,900,131.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,230,900,131.75/492,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,327.14

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