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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,792.17, 680,052.24 and 277,931.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,792.17, 680,052.24 and 277,931.57 is: 383,545.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,792.17 : 680,052.24 = 277,931.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,792.17/680,052.24 = 277,931.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,792.17x = 680,052.24 × 277,931.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,792.17x = 189,007,983,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,007,983,344.96/492,792.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,545.03

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