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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,950.76, 676,114.52 and 275,099.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,950.76, 676,114.52 and 275,099.88 is: 379,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,950.76 : 676,114.52 = 275,099.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,950.76/676,114.52 = 275,099.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,950.76x = 676,114.52 × 275,099.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,950.76x = 185,999,023,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,999,023,318.26/489,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,627.99

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