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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,215.24, 676,513.46 and 272,433.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,215.24, 676,513.46 and 272,433.09 is: 375,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,215.24 : 676,513.46 = 272,433.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,215.24/676,513.46 = 272,433.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,215.24x = 676,513.46 × 272,433.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,215.24x = 184,304,652,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,304,652,372.68/490,215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,966.79

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