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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,303.17, 676,602.72 and 272,510.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,303.17, 676,602.72 and 272,510.78 is: 376,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,303.17 : 676,602.72 = 272,510.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,303.17/676,602.72 = 272,510.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,303.17x = 676,602.72 × 272,510.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,303.17x = 184,381,531,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,381,531,594.31/490,303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,056.17

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