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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,977.73, 737,520.97 and 373,379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,977.73, 737,520.97 and 373,379.29 is: 558,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,977.73 : 737,520.97 = 373,379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,977.73/737,520.97 = 373,379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,977.73x = 737,520.97 × 373,379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,977.73x = 275,375,051,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,375,051,517.66/492,977.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,595.31

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