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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,852.71, 680,144.58 and 277,997.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,852.71, 680,144.58 and 277,997.05 is: 383,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,852.71 : 680,144.58 = 277,997.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,852.71/680,144.58 = 277,997.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,852.71x = 680,144.58 × 277,997.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,852.71x = 189,078,187,663.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,078,187,663.67/492,852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,640.35

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