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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,051.26, 676,304.28 and 272,286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,051.26, 676,304.28 and 272,286.18 is: 375,773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,051.26 : 676,304.28 = 272,286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,051.26/676,304.28 = 272,286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,051.26x = 676,304.28 × 272,286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,051.26x = 184,148,308,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,148,308,918.85/490,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,773.56

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