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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,026.93, 683,080.47 and 277,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,026.93, 683,080.47 and 277,205.24 is: 382,511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,026.93 : 683,080.47 = 277,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,026.93/683,080.47 = 277,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,026.93x = 683,080.47 × 277,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,026.93x = 189,353,482,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,353,482,210.26/495,026.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,511.48

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