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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,870.44, 680,110.26 and 363,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,870.44, 680,110.26 and 363,877.58 is: 502,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,870.44 : 680,110.26 = 363,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,870.44/680,110.26 = 363,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,870.44x = 680,110.26 × 363,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,870.44x = 247,476,875,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,476,875,541.97/492,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,113.45

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