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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,035.33, 676,256.73 and 272,258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,035.33, 676,256.73 and 272,258.06 is: 375,720.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,035.33 : 676,256.73 = 272,258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,035.33/676,256.73 = 272,258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,035.33x = 676,256.73 × 272,258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,035.33x = 184,116,341,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,116,341,990.46/490,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,720.55

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