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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,670.62, 679,902.24 and 285,923.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,670.62, 679,902.24 and 285,923.11 is: 394,583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,670.62 : 679,902.24 = 285,923.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,670.62/679,902.24 = 285,923.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,670.62x = 679,902.24 × 285,923.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,670.62x = 194,399,762,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,399,762,956.77/492,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,583.63

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