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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,201.94, 676,495.09 and 272,419.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,201.94, 676,495.09 and 272,419.79 is: 375,948.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,201.94 : 676,495.09 = 272,419.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,201.94/676,495.09 = 272,419.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,201.94x = 676,495.09 × 272,419.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,201.94x = 184,290,650,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,290,650,853.23/490,201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,948.43

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