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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,958.67, 680,289.53 and 278,098.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,958.67, 680,289.53 and 278,098.07 is: 383,779.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,958.67 : 680,289.53 = 278,098.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,958.67/680,289.53 = 278,098.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,958.67x = 680,289.53 × 278,098.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,958.67x = 189,187,200,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,187,200,542.27/492,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,779.03

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