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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,769.62, 680,045.22 and 277,905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,769.62, 680,045.22 and 277,905.24 is: 383,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,769.62 : 680,045.22 = 277,905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,769.62/680,045.22 = 277,905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,769.62x = 680,045.22 × 277,905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,769.62x = 188,988,130,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,988,130,074.95/492,769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,522.28

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