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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,663.48, 679,895.76 and 311,309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,663.48, 679,895.76 and 311,309.23 is: 429,619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,663.48 : 679,895.76 = 311,309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,663.48/679,895.76 = 311,309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,663.48x = 679,895.76 × 311,309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,663.48x = 211,657,825,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,657,825,525.87/492,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,619.47

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