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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,882.48, 682,779.11 and 277,059.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,882.48, 682,779.11 and 277,059.14 is: 382,252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,882.48 : 682,779.11 = 277,059.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,882.48/682,779.11 = 277,059.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,882.48x = 682,779.11 × 277,059.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,882.48x = 189,170,195,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,170,195,045.80/494,882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,252.76

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