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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,015.95, 676,174.95 and 275,106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,015.95, 676,174.95 and 275,106.75 is: 379,620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,015.95 : 676,174.95 = 275,106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,015.95/676,174.95 = 275,106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,015.95x = 676,174.95 × 275,106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,015.95x = 186,020,292,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,020,292,925.91/490,015.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,620.89

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