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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,308.23, 676,588.97 and 275,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,308.23, 676,588.97 and 275,484.08 is: 380,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,308.23 : 676,588.97 = 275,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,308.23/676,588.97 = 275,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,308.23x = 676,588.97 × 275,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,308.23x = 186,389,492,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,389,492,318.78/490,308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,147.59

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