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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,919.55, 676,078.97 and 275,059.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,919.55, 676,078.97 and 275,059.53 is: 379,576.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,919.55 : 676,078.97 = 275,059.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,919.55/676,078.97 = 275,059.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,919.55x = 676,078.97 × 275,059.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,919.55x = 185,961,962,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,961,962,355.79/489,919.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,576.53

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