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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,981.29, 676,207.61 and 272,215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,981.29, 676,207.61 and 272,215.49 is: 375,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,981.29 : 676,207.61 = 272,215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,981.29/676,207.61 = 272,215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,981.29x = 676,207.61 × 272,215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,981.29x = 184,074,185,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,074,185,897.88/489,981.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,675.95

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