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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,360.59, 676,726.52 and 369,288.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,360.59, 676,726.52 and 369,288.27 is: 509,639.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,360.59 : 676,726.52 = 369,288.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,360.59/676,726.52 = 369,288.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,360.59x = 676,726.52 × 369,288.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,360.59x = 249,907,163,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,907,163,987.48/490,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,639.58

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