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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,878.42, 676,031.70 and 275,018.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,878.42, 676,031.70 and 275,018.90 is: 379,525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,878.42 : 676,031.70 = 275,018.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,878.42/676,031.70 = 275,018.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,878.42x = 676,031.70 × 275,018.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,878.42x = 185,921,492,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,921,492,150.29/489,878.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,525.79

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