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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,315.52, 676,631.40 and 275,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,315.52, 676,631.40 and 275,451.06 is: 380,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,315.52 : 676,631.40 = 275,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,315.52/676,631.40 = 275,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,315.52x = 676,631.40 × 275,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,315.52x = 186,378,836,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,378,836,359.28/490,315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,120.21

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