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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,168.80, 676,419.44 and 272,371.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,168.80, 676,419.44 and 272,371.85 is: 375,865.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,168.80 : 676,419.44 = 272,371.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,168.80/676,419.44 = 272,371.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,168.80x = 676,419.44 × 272,371.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,168.80x = 184,237,611,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,237,611,547.60/490,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,865.64

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