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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,970.46, 680,330.34 and 278,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,970.46, 680,330.34 and 278,032.10 is: 383,701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,970.46 : 680,330.34 = 278,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,970.46/680,330.34 = 278,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,970.46x = 680,330.34 × 278,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,970.46x = 189,153,669,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,153,669,722.26/492,970.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,701.84

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