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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,448.72, 676,858.44 and 275,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,448.72, 676,858.44 and 275,598.80 is: 380,348.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,448.72 : 676,858.44 = 275,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,448.72/676,858.44 = 275,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,448.72x = 676,858.44 × 275,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,448.72x = 186,541,373,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,541,373,833.87/490,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,348.38

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