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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,061.48, 676,357.98 and 299,185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,061.48, 676,357.98 and 299,185.52 is: 412,920.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,061.48 : 676,357.98 = 299,185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,061.48/676,357.98 = 299,185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,061.48x = 676,357.98 × 299,185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,061.48x = 202,356,513,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,356,513,952.45/490,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,920.67

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