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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,901.44, 676,103.04 and 275,055.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,901.44, 676,103.04 and 275,055.60 is: 379,598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,901.44 : 676,103.04 = 275,055.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,901.44/676,103.04 = 275,055.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,901.44x = 676,103.04 × 275,055.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,901.44x = 185,965,927,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,965,927,329.02/489,901.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,598.65

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