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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,443.87, 676,872.99 and 275,579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,443.87, 676,872.99 and 275,579.25 is: 380,333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,443.87 : 676,872.99 = 275,579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,443.87/676,872.99 = 275,579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,443.87x = 676,872.99 × 275,579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,443.87x = 186,532,150,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,532,150,929.46/490,443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,333.33

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