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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,979.62, 684,408.09 and 275,222.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,979.62, 684,408.09 and 275,222.44 is: 379,782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,979.62 : 684,408.09 = 275,222.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,979.62/684,408.09 = 275,222.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,979.62x = 684,408.09 × 275,222.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,979.62x = 188,364,464,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,364,464,485.54/495,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,782.67

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