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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,646.70, 679,794.68 and 277,773.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,646.70, 679,794.68 and 277,773.95 is: 383,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,646.70 : 679,794.68 = 277,773.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,646.70/679,794.68 = 277,773.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,646.70x = 679,794.68 × 277,773.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,646.70x = 188,829,250,748.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,829,250,748.05/492,646.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,295.48

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