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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,937.70, 680,285.52 and 277,999.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,937.70, 680,285.52 and 277,999.34 is: 383,656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,937.70 : 680,285.52 = 277,999.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,937.70/680,285.52 = 277,999.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,937.70x = 680,285.52 × 277,999.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,937.70x = 189,118,922,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,118,922,170.13/492,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,656.85

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