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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,379.72, 684,776.50 and 292,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,379.72, 684,776.50 and 292,332.96 is: 403,285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,379.72 : 684,776.50 = 292,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,379.72/684,776.50 = 292,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,379.72x = 684,776.50 × 292,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,379.72x = 200,182,741,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,182,741,183.44/496,379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,285.50

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