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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,313.76, 684,892.26 and 292,373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,313.76, 684,892.26 and 292,373.04 is: 403,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,313.76 : 684,892.26 = 292,373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,313.76/684,892.26 = 292,373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,313.76x = 684,892.26 × 292,373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,313.76x = 200,244,032,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,244,032,128.67/496,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,462.58

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