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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,951.26, 676,115.21 and 275,100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,951.26, 676,115.21 and 275,100.38 is: 379,628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,951.26 : 676,115.21 = 275,100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,951.26/676,115.21 = 275,100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,951.26x = 676,115.21 × 275,100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,951.26x = 185,999,551,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,999,551,194.78/489,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,628.68

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