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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,780.92, 680,036.72 and 277,920.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,780.92, 680,036.72 and 277,920.32 is: 383,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,780.92 : 680,036.72 = 277,920.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,780.92/680,036.72 = 277,920.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,780.92x = 680,036.72 × 277,920.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,780.92x = 188,996,018,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,996,018,044.37/492,780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,529.50

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