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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,771.62, 680,047.98 and 277,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,771.62, 680,047.98 and 277,907.24 is: 383,525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,771.62 : 680,047.98 = 277,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,771.62/680,047.98 = 277,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,771.62x = 680,047.98 × 277,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,771.62x = 188,990,257,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,990,257,189.38/492,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,525.04

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