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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,272.96, 684,671.13 and 292,199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,272.96, 684,671.13 and 292,199.13 is: 403,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,272.96 : 684,671.13 = 292,199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,272.96/684,671.13 = 292,199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,272.96x = 684,671.13 × 292,199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,272.96x = 200,060,308,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,060,308,522.12/496,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,125.55

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