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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,773.62, 680,050.74 and 277,909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,773.62, 680,050.74 and 277,909.24 is: 383,527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,773.62 : 680,050.74 = 277,909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,773.62/680,050.74 = 277,909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,773.62x = 680,050.74 × 277,909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,773.62x = 188,992,384,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,992,384,314.84/492,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,527.80

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