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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,227.52, 676,488 and 275,376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,227.52, 676,488 and 275,376.64 is: 380,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,227.52 : 676,488 = 275,376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,227.52/676,488 = 275,376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,227.52x = 676,488 × 275,376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,227.52x = 186,288,992,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,288,992,440.32/490,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,005.17

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