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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,671.64, 679,886.99 and 277,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,671.64, 679,886.99 and 277,811.76 is: 383,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,671.64 : 679,886.99 = 277,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,671.64/679,886.99 = 277,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,671.64x = 679,886.99 × 277,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,671.64x = 188,880,601,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,880,601,562.54/492,671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,380.30

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