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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,169.11, 676,496.81 and 275,309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,169.11, 676,496.81 and 275,309.17 is: 379,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,169.11 : 676,496.81 = 275,309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,169.11/676,496.81 = 275,309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,169.11x = 676,496.81 × 275,309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,169.11x = 186,245,775,268.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,245,775,268.75/490,169.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,962.29

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