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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,205.91, 676,500.56 and 272,423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,205.91, 676,500.56 and 272,423.76 is: 375,953.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,205.91 : 676,500.56 = 272,423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,205.91/676,500.56 = 272,423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,205.91x = 676,500.56 × 272,423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,205.91x = 184,294,826,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,294,826,197.31/490,205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,953.91

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