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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,258.91, 676,625.39 and 275,415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,258.91, 676,625.39 and 275,415.32 is: 380,111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,258.91 : 676,625.39 = 275,415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,258.91/676,625.39 = 275,415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,258.91x = 676,625.39 × 275,415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,258.91x = 186,352,994,579.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,352,994,579.58/490,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,111.39

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