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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,863.72, 680,022.66 and 288,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,863.72, 680,022.66 and 288,805.08 is: 398,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,863.72 : 680,022.66 = 288,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,863.72/680,022.66 = 288,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,863.72x = 680,022.66 × 288,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,863.72x = 196,393,998,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,393,998,723.11/492,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,475.26

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