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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,910.62, 676,059.33 and 275,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,910.62, 676,059.33 and 275,059.74 is: 379,572.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,910.62 : 676,059.33 = 275,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,910.62/676,059.33 = 275,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,910.62x = 676,059.33 × 275,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,910.62x = 185,956,703,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,956,703,534.37/489,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,572.71

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