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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,772.30, 679,985.04 and 277,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,772.30, 679,985.04 and 277,965.16 is: 383,568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,772.30 : 679,985.04 = 277,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,772.30/679,985.04 = 277,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,772.30x = 679,985.04 × 277,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,772.30x = 189,012,150,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,012,150,441.21/492,772.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,568.94

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