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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,257.30, 676,481.40 and 275,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,257.30, 676,481.40 and 275,356.20 is: 379,950.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,257.30 : 676,481.40 = 275,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,257.30/676,481.40 = 275,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,257.30x = 676,481.40 × 275,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,257.30x = 186,273,347,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,273,347,674.68/490,257.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,950.18

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