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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,179.06, 676,449.81 and 275,319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,179.06, 676,449.81 and 275,319.18 is: 379,941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,179.06 : 676,449.81 = 275,319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,179.06/676,449.81 = 275,319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,179.06x = 676,449.81 × 275,319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,179.06x = 186,239,607,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,239,607,000.36/490,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,941.99

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