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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,171.05, 676,422.54 and 272,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,171.05, 676,422.54 and 272,374.10 is: 375,868.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,171.05 : 676,422.54 = 272,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,171.05/676,422.54 = 272,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,171.05x = 676,422.54 × 272,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,171.05x = 184,239,980,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,239,980,552.21/490,171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,868.75

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