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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,361.71, 676,694.54 and 272,564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,361.71, 676,694.54 and 272,564.68 is: 376,136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,361.71 : 676,694.54 = 272,564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,361.71/676,694.54 = 272,564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,361.71x = 676,694.54 × 272,564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,361.71x = 184,443,029,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,443,029,390.02/490,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,136.69

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