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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,416.30, 676,794.42 and 275,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,416.30, 676,794.42 and 275,555.70 is: 380,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,416.30 : 676,794.42 = 275,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,416.30/676,794.42 = 275,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,416.30x = 676,794.42 × 275,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,416.30x = 186,494,560,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,494,560,159.19/490,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,278.06

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