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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,941.07, 680,290.19 and 278,002.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,941.07, 680,290.19 and 278,002.71 is: 383,661.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,941.07 : 680,290.19 = 278,002.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,941.07/680,290.19 = 278,002.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,941.07x = 680,290.19 × 278,002.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,941.07x = 189,122,515,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,122,515,016.40/492,941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,661.51

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