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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,180.57, 676,435.67 and 272,383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,180.57, 676,435.67 and 272,383.62 is: 375,881.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,180.57 : 676,435.67 = 272,383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,180.57/676,435.67 = 272,383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,180.57x = 676,435.67 × 272,383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,180.57x = 184,249,993,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,249,993,614.61/490,180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,881.88

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